in harm's way
in harm's way
In a place, condition, or situation that might result in one's harm or peril. We need to evacuate right away—too many bystanders are still in harm's way. Geez, the kids aren't in harm's way or anything—stop being so overprotective.
See also: way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
*in harm's way
Fig. liable to be harmed; subject to potential causes of harm. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; put someone ~.) Soldiers are expected to know what to do when they are in harm's way.
See also: way
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- be in harm's way
- out of harm's way
- put (someone) in harm's way
- get in harm's way
- harm
- put (one's) life on the line
- lay (one's) life on the line
- (from) top to toe
- (there's) no peace/rest for the wicked
- (one's) bearings