Meaning of accident waiting to happen | Babel Free
Definitions
A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.
idiomatic
Examples
“Someone needs to repair that worn-out old bridge. It's an accident waiting to happen!”
“Maguire looked totally devoid of confidence, a lost soul and an accident waiting to happen, which it eventually did.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.