red zone
US /ˈred zoʊn/
UK /ˈred zoʊn/
1.
an area of a sports field, especially in American football, that is close to the opponent's goal line and where scoring is more likely
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The offense moved the ball into the red zone, hoping to score a touchdown.
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Our team struggled to convert opportunities once they reached the red zone.
2.
a critical or dangerous area or situation
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The company's finances are entering the red zone, requiring immediate action.
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The patient's vital signs are in the red zone, indicating a critical condition.