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Meaning of dice with death | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To do or perform an activity which is very risky, or dangerous, and could even cause one's death.

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Examples

“By now, I think everyone is aware that to drink and drive is to dice with death.”
“2012, The Economist, 06 Oct 2012 issue, Business and America’s fiscal cliff: Give us a brake Benjamin Franklin once said: “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” These days, taxes are far from certain. And if that doesn’t change, American businesses could be dicing with death.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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