- waiting to happen
- used for saying that something very bad is likely to develop from a particular situation
There may be more riots waiting to happen.
It's an accident waiting to happen.
English dictionary. 2014.
waiting to happen
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waiting to happen — phrase used for saying that something very bad is likely to develop from a particular situation There may be more riots waiting to happen. It’s an accident waiting to happen. Thesaurus: to be certain or likely to happensynonym general words… … Useful english dictionary
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accident waiting to happen — If something is an accident waiting to happen, there s definitely going to be an accident or it s bound to go wrong. ( Disaster waiting to happen is also used.) … The small dictionary of idiomes
accident waiting to happen — If something is an accident waiting to happen, there s definitely going to be an accident or it s bound to go wrong. ( Disaster waiting to happen is also used.) (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
(a) disaster waiting to happen — a disaster waiting to happen phrase used for saying that a situation is likely to develop in a very bad way The nuclear power station was an environmental disaster waiting to happen. Thesaurus: dangerous or exciting situationssynonym Main entry:… … Useful english dictionary
accident waiting to happen — noun A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident Someone needs to repair that worn out old bridge, its an accident waiting to happen! … Wiktionary
an accident waiting to happen — a very dangerous situation in which an accident is very likely. The speed that people drive along this road, it s an accident waiting to happen … New idioms dictionary
a disaster waiting to happen — used for saying that a situation is likely to develop in a very bad way The nuclear power station was an environmental disaster waiting to happen … English dictionary
an accident waiting to happen — 1) a situation that is likely to cause an accident An ageing nuclear reactor is an accident waiting to happen. 2) someone who behaves in a way that is likely to cause trouble … English dictionary
