in danger
idiom
1
: in a situation in which loss of life or serious harm is possible
We're still in (grave/great/serious) danger.
Their lives are in danger.
2
: in a situation in which something bad or harmful is possible
—usually + of
She's in danger of failing.
We're all in danger of losing our jobs.
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The idea of putting herself and family in danger was a risk.
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Giana Levy, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The Celtics, in danger of squandering their once-endless pile of assets, needed a do-everything big man to complement Tatum and Brown on the court while lifting the young stars closer to their potential each day.
—Jay King, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Trying to expose the trafficking, abuse, and the filthy networks that protect the wealthy and powerful puts you in danger.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The American team was in danger of complete humiliation, but on Sunday the US golfers managed to recover and almost pulled off what would have been arguably the greatest comeback in sports.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
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Giana Levy, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The Celtics, in danger of squandering their once-endless pile of assets, needed a do-everything big man to complement Tatum and Brown on the court while lifting the young stars closer to their potential each day.
—Jay King, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Trying to expose the trafficking, abuse, and the filthy networks that protect the wealthy and powerful puts you in danger.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The American team was in danger of complete humiliation, but on Sunday the US golfers managed to recover and almost pulled off what would have been arguably the greatest comeback in sports.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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