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Meaning of accident waiting to happen | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

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.

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