dangerous ground/territory
noun
: a situation in which a person may do or say something that will have a bad result, make people angry, etc.
As the conversation turned to politics, I knew we were heading into dangerous territory.
You know you're treading on dangerous ground, don't you?
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The usual bit involving the hero treading into dangerous territory and their handler issuing remote orders is done via hearing aid.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
Ward noted that when Mendoza died, the WBGT was above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, well into dangerous territory.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 17 June 2024
John Ford’s film made a star of John Wayne as the Ringo Kid, a fugitive from the law who’s called upon to protect a stagecoach traveling through dangerous territory.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2024
As events veer into seemingly dangerous territory, Baker spices up the scenes with throwaway humor that keeps the film buoyant, even as Ani gets a rude awakening about the shallowness of spineless Ivan’s feelings for her, let alone his respect.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
Ward noted that when Mendoza died, the WBGT was above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, well into dangerous territory.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 17 June 2024
John Ford’s film made a star of John Wayne as the Ringo Kid, a fugitive from the law who’s called upon to protect a stagecoach traveling through dangerous territory.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2024
As events veer into seemingly dangerous territory, Baker spices up the scenes with throwaway humor that keeps the film buoyant, even as Ani gets a rude awakening about the shallowness of spineless Ivan’s feelings for her, let alone his respect.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
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“Dangerous ground/territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dangerous%20ground%2Fterritory. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
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