taking one's life in one's hands

A form of take one's life in one's hands — To take a great risk; to risk death.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of take one's life in one's hands
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APA

taking one's life in one's hands. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20one's%20life%20in%20one's%20hands

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“taking one's life in one's hands.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20one's%20life%20in%20one's%20hands. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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