Another Word For LIVE_DANGEROUSLY

live on the edge

Verb : (idiomatic) To have an adventurous or perilous lifestyle; to behave in a manner which creates risks for oneself.

Verb : (idiomatic) To be caught in an economic or societal situation which one did not choose, which threatens one's well-being or life, and which causes distress.

risk life and limb

Verb : To do something dangerous that will risk someone's existence together with his or her body faculties (used to emphasize and often overstate the danger associated with an action).

take a risk

Verb : (idiomatic) To do something risky.

throw caution to the wind

Verb : (idiomatic) To do something despite the risks.

take a chance

Verb : (idiomatic) To risk doing something; to try something risky.

daredevil

Noun : A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention.

risk one's neck

Verb : (figuratively) Take a big risk.

danger

Noun : Exposure to likely harm; peril.

Noun : An instance or cause of likely harm.

Noun : (obsolete) Mischief.

play big

Verb : (figuratively) To play for high stakes; to be willing to take risks.

tempt fate

Verb : (idiomatic) To take a risk.

Verb : To take an imagined or superstitiously believed risk of provoking an adverse outcome by mentioning something or making a prediction.

walk on the wild side

Noun : (idiomatic) An occasion or incident involving adventurous, risky, or morally questionable behavior.

Verb : (idiomatic) To behave in an adventurous, risky, or morally questionable manner.

take a gamble

Verb : (idiomatic) To try something risky.

toss caution to the wind

Verb : Alternative form of throw caution to the wind [(idiomatic) To do something despite the risks.]

play with fire

Verb : (idiomatic) To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.

risk one's life and limb

Verb : (rare) Misconstruction of risk life and limb [To do something dangerous that will risk someone's existence together with his or her body faculties (used to emphasize and often overstate the danger associated with an action).]

take one's chances

Verb : Alternative form of take one's chance [(idiomatic) To act in a manner dependent on luck: to attempt to do something risky or not particularly likely to succeed.]

adventure

Noun : (uncountable) A feeling of desire for new and exciting things.

Noun : A remarkable occurrence; a striking event.

Noun : A daring feat; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; the encountering of risks.

go out on a limb

Verb : (idiomatic) To take a risk.

Verb : (idiomatic) To hazard a guess.

risk one's life

Verb : Synonym of risk one's neck

take one's chance

Verb : (idiomatic) To act in a manner dependent on luck: to attempt to do something risky or not particularly likely to succeed.

jump

Noun : The act of jumping; a leap; a spring; a bound.

Noun : An effort; an attempt; a venture.

Noun : (mining) A dislocation in a stratum; a fault.

go big or go home

Verb : (idiomatic) One must either try to go all the way or not try at all; a high-risk, high-reward strategy.

play it safe

Verb : To take a cautious, risk-free approach.

cast caution to the wind

Verb : Alternative form of throw caution to the wind [(idiomatic) To do something despite the risks.]

run a risk

Verb : (idiomatic) To perform an action which may result in a loss or failure.

gamble

Noun : A bet or wager.

Noun : A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.

Noun : A risky venture.

run the risk

Verb : (often followed by of) to risk something important.

lay on the line

Verb : (idiomatic, transitive) To state strongly, clearly, and accurately.

Verb : (idiomatic, transitive) To risk.

hazard

Noun : The chance of suffering harm; danger, peril, risk of loss.

Noun : An obstacle or other feature which causes risk or danger; originally in sports, and now applied more generally.

Noun : (in driving a vehicle) An obstacle or other feature that presents a risk or danger that justifies the driver in taking action to avoid it.

risk it for the biscuit

Verb : (colloquial, humorous, idiomatic) To take a risk for the chance of some benefit or reward.

endanger

Verb : (transitive) To put (someone or something) in danger; to risk causing harm to.

Verb : (obsolete, transitive) To incur the hazard of; to risk; to run the risk of.

roll the dice

Verb : (figurative) To take a chance, particularly a risky attempt.

Verb : Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see roll, dice.

live a little

Verb : To spend time doing something enjoyable and lively; to earmark blocks of time to live life to the fullest.

push it

Verb : (idiomatic) To make an extraordinary or risky effort; to behave in a way which tests the limits; to expect too much.

run for one's life

Verb : (literally) To run away desperately from danger.

Verb : (idiomatic) To attempt to escape an extremely unfavorable or unfortunate situation.

venture

Noun : A risky or daring undertaking or journey.

Noun : An event that is not, or cannot be, foreseen.

Noun : The thing risked; especially, something sent to sea in trade.

take one's courage in both hands

Verb : (idiomatic) To summon up one's courage in readiness for a difficult or dangerous action.

fool with

Verb : (transitive) To involve oneself with in a dangerous and reckless manner.

play fast and loose

Verb : (idiomatic) To ignore proper behavior or social conventions, especially when it suits one's purpose.

Verb : (idiomatic) To be recklessly inaccurate, inappropriate, or otherwise ignoring guidelines and conventions.

Verb : (idiomatic) To act in a tricky, inconstant way, saying one thing and doing another.

court

Noun : An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.

Noun : (Australia, US) A street with no outlet, a cul-de-sac.

Noun : (Hong Kong, only used in names) A housing estate under the Home Ownership Scheme.

run with scissors

Verb : (idiomatic) To behave recklessly.

Verb : (idiomatic) To take a calculated risk.

Verb : Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, scissors.

trust

Noun : Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality.

Noun : Dependence upon something in the future; hope.

Noun : Confidence in the future payment for goods or services supplied; credit.

be riding for a fall

Verb : (informal, figuratively) To behave in a risky manner that is likely to lead to failure.

take a walk on the wild side

Verb : Alternative form of walk on the wild side (verb) [(idiomatic) To behave in an adventurous, risky, or morally questionable manner.]

stick one's neck out

Verb : (idiomatic) To take a risk, putting oneself in a vulnerable position.

play with edge-tools

Verb : To deal carelessly with dangerous matters.

go it blind

Verb : (slang) To act in a rash, reckless, or headlong manner.

Verb : (card games) To bet without having examined the cards.

take a flyer

Verb : Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, flyer.

Verb : (idiomatic) To invest against odds.

Verb : (idiomatic) To make a choice with an uncertain outcome; to take a chance.

dance with the devil

Verb : (informal, idiomatic) To engage in risky and immoral behavior.

risk

Noun : (uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.

Noun : (uncountable) The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.

Noun : (uncountable, economics, business and engineering) The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.

lead with one's chin

Verb : (boxing) To leave one's chin unprotected.

Verb : (idiomatic) To behave without caution; to make oneself vulnerable.

dare

Verb : (intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).

Verb : (transitive) To defy or challenge (someone to do something).

Verb : (transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to.

singe one's wings

Verb : (idiomatic) To sustain harm, loss or ruin by doing some risky or perilous deed.

walk a tightrope

Verb : (figuratively) To undertake a precarious course of action.

risk it to get the biscuit

Verb : Alternative form of risk it for the biscuit [(colloquial, humorous, idiomatic) To take a risk for the chance of some benefit or reward.]

lash oneself to the mast

Verb : To continue in a course of action even when facing great difficulties and likely disaster.

Verb : To resist the temptation to make a bad choice.

grasp the nettle

Verb : (idiomatic) To act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences.

spread one's wings

Verb : (idiomatic) To experiment in life; to find out what one is capable of; to try new things or activities.

walk on broken glass

Verb : (idiomatic) To do everything possible to achieve something, even if it involves great risk or discomfort.

go through fire and water

Verb : (dated) To undertake any amount of trouble or risk to achieve some end.

sail close to the wind

Verb : (nautical) To sail in a direction close to that from which the wind is blowing, while still making headway.

Verb : (figurative) To behave in a manner that is on the verge of being dangerous, illegal, or improper.

run wild

Verb : (idiomatic) To go unchecked, to be out of control.

Verb : (prison slang, of prison sentences) To run consecutively.

skate on thin ice

Verb : (idiomatic) To be (or to place oneself) in a risky, potentially dangerous or delicate situation.

tickle the dragon's tail

Verb : (idiomatic) To do something that has a risk of going catastrophically wrong.

Verb : (idiomatic) To annoy an irritable person.

Verb : (nuclear physics) To bring two subcritical masses close together in order to find the edge of criticality.

play with house money

Verb : To be in a situation where little or no personal risk can be incurred.

Verb : To act as though little or no risk can be incurred.

live it up

Verb : (idiomatic) To enjoy oneself, to have fun.

chance one's arm

Verb : (informal) To take a risk.

mise

Noun : (law) The issue in a writ of right.

Noun : (obsolete) Expense; cost; disbursement.

Noun : (obsolete) A tax or tallage; in Wales, an honorary gift of the people to a new king or prince of Wales; also, a tribute paid, in the county palatine of Chester, England, at the change of the owner of the earldom.

stake

Noun : A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.

Noun : (croquet) A piece of wood driven in the ground, placed in the middle of the court, that is used as the finishing point after scoring 12 hoops in croquet.

Noun : A stick or similar object (e.g., steel channel or angle stock) inserted upright in a lop, eye, or mortise, at the side or end of a cart, flat car, flatbed trailer, or the like, to prevent goods from falling off; often connected in a grid forming a stakebody.

run riot

Verb : (idiomatic) To act in an uncontrolled, unbridled manner.

Verb : (idiomatic) To be uncontrollable.

fight dirty

Verb : To use every possible way to beat someone, and especially the most treacherous.

sow one's wild oats

Verb : (figuratively, of a male) To spread one's genes around by impregnating many females.

Verb : (by extension, of a male or female) To engage in premarital or extramarital flings.

Verb : (by extension, of a male or female) To have numerous sexual partners.

push one's luck

Verb : (idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To take an excessive risk or to attempt some task unlikely to succeed, especially after having already been unexpectedly lucky.

chance

Noun : (countable) An opportunity or possibility.

Noun : (uncountable) Random occurrence; luck.

Noun : (countable) The probability of something happening.

knock about

Verb : (transitive) To hit (someone or something) all over repeatedly; hence, to behave violently towards or mistreat (someone or something).

Verb : (transitive) To knock back a drink; to finish a drink.

Verb : (intransitive)

wage

Noun : (often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.

tear it up

Verb : Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tear, it, up.

Verb : (sports) To compete extremely well, to trounce the competition.

Verb : (music) To perform with great energy and flair.

stake one's life

Verb : Synonym of bet one's bottom dollar

swing for the fences

Verb : (US, baseball, softball) To swing at the ball as hard as possible, with the aim of getting a home run.

Verb : (US, idiomatic) To do something extremely ambitious, especially rashly.

take liberties

Verb : (idiomatic) To act on one's own authority, without asking for permission.

Verb : (idiomatic) To behave disrespectfully, especially to make unwanted sexual advances.

push the envelope

Verb : (intransitive, idiomatic, originally aeronautics) To go beyond established limits; to pioneer.

run barefoot through

Verb : To explore or experience freely and with enjoyment.

Verb : Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, barefoot, through.

try one's luck

Verb : To make a risky attempt. [with at]

jeopardize

Verb : (US) To put in jeopardy, to threaten.

take the plunge

Verb : (idiomatic) To begin any major commitment.

Verb : (idiomatic) To get engaged to be married.

fight for one's life

Verb : (idiomatic) To be in danger of dying (as a result of injury, illness etc.).

Verb : (idiomatic, by extension) To be in a highly unfavorable situation; to be on the verge of failure or collapse.

stand up on one's hind legs

Verb : To act boldly; to take responsibility.

take a flutter

Verb : To flutter for a short period of time.

Verb : (UK, Canada) To place a small bet.

Verb : (UK, Canada) To support a risky option.

rock

Noun : A formation of minerals, specifically:

Noun : (uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.

Noun : A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.

rip along

Verb : (dated) To rush headlong.

go play in the traffic

Verb : (idiomatic, often rude) To go elsewhere and feel free to engage in risky behavior; to get lost.

live

Verb : (intransitive) To be alive; to have life.

Verb : (intransitive) To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.

Verb : (intransitive, informal) (of an object) to have its proper place; to normally be stored.

take a flying leap

Verb : (colloquial) To get lost; to scram.

cusp

Noun : A sharp point or pointed end.

Noun : (figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.

Noun : (geometry) A point of a curve where the curve is continuous but has no derivative, but such that it has a derivative at every nearby point.

go hard with someone

Verb : (slang, idiomatic) To lead to someone suffering; to place someone in difficulty or danger.

play with edged tools

Verb : Alternative form of play with edge-tools [To deal carelessly with dangerous matters.]

ask for trouble

Verb : To behave in a way that is likely to cause problems.

hot

Adjective : Relating to heat and conditions which produce it.

Adjective : (of an object) Having or giving off a high temperature.

Adjective : (of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.

infest

Verb : (transitive) To inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers; to plague, harass.

Verb : (pathology, of a parasite) To invade a host plant or animal.

Adjective : (obsolete) Mischievous; hurtful; harassing.

fierce

Adjective : Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.

Adjective : Resolute or strenuously active.

Adjective : Threatening in appearance or demeanor.

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