disasters waiting to happen

A form of disaster waiting to happen — Something potentially very dangerous or likely to fail.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of disaster waiting to happen
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“disasters waiting to happen.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/disasters%20waiting%20to%20happen. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “disasters waiting to happen,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/disasters%20waiting%20to%20happen.

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