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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—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
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EW.com, 10 July 2025
The political willpower to approve legislative fixes is in danger without HUD’s backing — which comes with the threat of withholding federal funding if the city does not follow through on its commitments.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
The couples with the fewest votes are in danger of leaving the villa.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
De La Vega’s family is concerned he may be lost and in danger.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for in danger
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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