in danger

phrase

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.

Examples of in danger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The more our heroes learn, the more their lives are in danger. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Team effort Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg is crediting the department’s officers and telecommunicators for their quick actions in locating someone who was in danger of self-harm. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Without the air conditioning, security and electricity of the motel rooms, the plaintiffs are in danger, the suit alleges. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Both grants are running out, leaving the beach safety program, which has an annual operating budget of about $1 million, in danger of closing in September. — Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Rhymes for in danger

• arranger
• endanger
• exchanger
• changer
• manger
• ranger
• stranger