dangerous undertaking

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dangerous undertaking

A team of explorers prepares for a dangerous undertaking in the jungle.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A risky or hazardous enterprise: "dangerous undertaking" refers to a task, project, or venture that involves significant risk, peril, or potential for harm.
    • A wild and exciting venture: It can also describe an endeavor that is thrilling, adventurous, and possibly reckless, not necessarily conforming to standard laws or conventions.
Usage
  • The term is used as a countable noun to describe a specific risky venture.
  • It often carries connotations of adventure, recklessness, or defiance of norms, beyond just physical danger.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Climbing that mountain without proper gear is a dangerous undertaking.
    • Starting a business in a volatile market is often seen as a dangerous undertaking.
    • Their plan to explore the uncharted jungle was a dangerous undertaking fueled by a sense of adventure.
Advanced Usage
  • "to embark on a dangerous undertaking": to begin a risky venture.
    • The team embarked on a dangerous undertaking to recover the ancient artifact.
  • "a foolhardy dangerous undertaking": a venture that is recklessly risky.
    • Sailing into the storm was a foolhardy dangerous undertaking.
Variants and Related Words
  • Risk (n): The possibility of loss or injury.
  • Venture (n): A risky or daring journey or undertaking.
  • Enterprise (n): A project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort.
  • Hazardous operation (n): A procedure or mission involving danger.
  • Perilous quest (n): A dangerous search or journey towards a goal.
Synonyms
  • Risky venture: An undertaking with a high chance of danger or failure.
  • Hazardous enterprise: A business or project involving serious risks.
  • Perilous mission: A task or assignment that is full of dangers.
Related Phrases
  • To undertake a danger: To take on a risky task. (Note: This is a phrase using the verb form of "undertaking").
    • He was willing to undertake any danger for the cause.
Related Idioms
  • Walking a tightrope: Being in a risky situation where one must be very careful.
    • Managing the two competing companies was like walking a tightrope—a real dangerous undertaking.
  • Playing with fire: Engaging in a very risky activity.
    • Investing all his savings in that scheme was playing with fire; it was a dangerous undertaking.
dangerous undertaking

A team of explorers prepares for a dangerous undertaking in the jungle.

Noun
  1. a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

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