Meaning of the word "take your life in your hands" in English
What does "take your life in your hands" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
take your life in your hands
US /teɪk yʊər laɪf ɪn yʊər hændz/
UK /teɪk jɔː laɪf ɪn jɔː hændz/
Idiom
to do something very dangerous, especially something that could cause you to die
Example:
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Every time he goes rock climbing without a harness, he's taking his life in his hands.
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Driving on those icy roads, you're really taking your life in your hands.