dangerous ground
Perilous terrain ahead
Dangerous ground is a situation where one risks causing offense, conflict, or other trouble.
Someone discussing politics at a family dinner may find themselves on dangerous ground.
The phrase often appears with verbs like tread, venture, or be on: You're treading on dangerous ground bringing up her ex.
- minefieldsGround concealing buried explosives
- taboo subjectsCulturally prohibited discussion areas
- hot buttonControversy-prone subject matter
- quicksandYielding, engulfing sediment
- rocky terrainLand covered with stones
slippery slopes · treading water · avalanche zones · uncertain outcomes · thin ice · fine line · deep waters · uncharted territories · lion's den · third rail · hornet's nest · no-go zone · ethical dilemmas · existential threats · emotional instability · floodplains · powder keg · house of cards
dangerous groundsolid ground
Stable surface beneath
firm ground · safety · firm footing · safe haven · safe zone
dangerous groundneutral territory
Area under no allegiance
neutral ground · common ground · easy conversation · smooth sailing
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