danger

dan|ger [ `deındʒər ] noun ***

1. ) uncount a situation in which harm, death, damage, or destruction is possible:

The notice said Danger! Keep Out!

in danger: The President was in no danger at any time.

be in great/grave danger: You must leave immediately. You're in great danger here.

put someone/someone's life in danger: This may put my client's life in serious danger.

danger from: danger from exposure to radiation

face danger: This man had faced danger and death without flinching.

a ) count or uncount a situation in which something unpleasant might happen:

danger of: We must act now to avoid the danger of another rise in interest rates.

danger (that): There is a danger that the money will simply be wasted.

a real/great/serious danger: There is a very real danger that people will lose interest.

in danger of (doing) something: The peace talks are now in danger of collapse.

there's no danger of that (=it is very unlikely): What if he comes back early from lunch? There's no danger of that.

2. ) count a person or thing that might harm someone or damage something:

danger to: The animal is a danger to the public.

pose a danger to someone/something: Landslides and falling rocks pose a serious danger to tourists.

danger of: a campaign to warn children of the dangers of electricity