in danger
idiom
1
: in a situation in which loss of life or serious harm is possible
We're still in (grave/great/serious) danger.
Their lives are in danger.
2
: in a situation in which something bad or harmful is possible
—usually + of
She's in danger of failing.
We're all in danger of losing our jobs.
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This move comes after predictions that junior analysts at financial institutions could be in danger of being made redundant by AI, according to a New York Times report from last year.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
At the time, the movie was in danger of getting shut down amid a growing number of concerns and notes from the studio.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
This year, several East teams are in danger of regression.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Trump warned at the press conference that if an agreement is not reached with the Democrats, programs like Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare will be in danger.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
At the time, the movie was in danger of getting shut down amid a growing number of concerns and notes from the studio.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
This year, several East teams are in danger of regression.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Trump warned at the press conference that if an agreement is not reached with the Democrats, programs like Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare will be in danger.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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“In danger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20danger. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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