Meaning of dice with death | Babel Free
Definitions
To do or perform an activity which is very risky, or dangerous, and could even cause one's death.
Equivalents
Русский
игра́ть со сме́ртью
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.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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