Meaning of the word "dangerous ground" in English

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dangerous ground

US /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs ɡraʊnd/
UK /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs ɡraʊnd/
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Idiom

1.

a situation or topic that is risky, controversial, or likely to cause trouble

Example:
Discussing politics at a family dinner can be dangerous ground.
He realized he was treading on dangerous ground when he questioned his boss's decision.
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