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 Mets had World Series aspirations when the season started, but are now in danger of missing the postseason altogether.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Many safety projects take years — sometimes decades — to get fully funded from planning through construction, a process that leaves residents in danger in the interim.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Billy Edwards Wisconsin Badgers QB Billy Edwards missed the last two games after suffering a knee sprain in the season opener and is in danger of missing Saturday’s matchup with the Maryland Terrapins, his former team.
—Erik Buchinger, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Local reports said the person sustained minor injuries and was not in danger.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Many safety projects take years — sometimes decades — to get fully funded from planning through construction, a process that leaves residents in danger in the interim.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Billy Edwards Wisconsin Badgers QB Billy Edwards missed the last two games after suffering a knee sprain in the season opener and is in danger of missing Saturday’s matchup with the Maryland Terrapins, his former team.
—Erik Buchinger, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Local reports said the person sustained minor injuries and was not in danger.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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