in danger

idiom

: 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.

: 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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Ultimately, the astronauts crewing the ISS were not in danger, and after some extra air scrubbing, the hatch was opened and the supplies unloaded. —

Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024 More news: Aaron Rodgers Open to Pay Cut With Jets, Uncertain on Future With Team Ian Rapoport reported that Rodgers' status for Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills is already in danger, as the aging quarterback is dealing with a knee injury. —

Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 Their lives are still thought to be in danger, according to Chancellor Olaf Scholz. —

Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024 But when two strangers arrive, the once-invincible conjurer’s powers weaken, leaving the town in danger. —

Lizz Schumer, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in danger