Be on/off the danger list
idiom
To be in a critical condition or no longer in a critical condition.
After the accident, he was on the danger list for a while, but now he's off the danger list and recovering well.
Often appears as...
- be put on the danger list
- move off the danger list
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To be in a critical condition or no longer in a critical condition.
After the accident, he was on the danger list for a while, but now he's off the danger list and recovering well.
Often appears as...
- be put on the danger list
- move off the danger list
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Health Context
Used to describe someone's health, especially when life-threatening conditions are involved.
The wrestler is no longer on the danger list after the successful surgery.
Pro Tip 2/3Recovery Sign
Coming off the danger list often signifies a turn for the better in one's medical state.
Great news! Grandma's off the danger list and should be home soon.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically for non-medical situations, like projects or businesses at risk.
Our project was on the danger list, but we're back on track now.
Pro Tip 1/3Health Context
Used to describe someone's health, especially when life-threatening conditions are involved.
The wrestler is no longer on the danger list after the successful surgery.
Pro Tip 2/3Recovery Sign
Coming off the danger list often signifies a turn for the better in one's medical state.
Great news! Grandma's off the danger list and should be home soon.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically for non-medical situations, like projects or businesses at risk.
Our project was on the danger list, but we're back on track now.
Pro Tip 1/3Health Context
Used to describe someone's health, especially when life-threatening conditions are involved.
The wrestler is no longer on the danger list after the successful surgery.
Pro Tip 2/3Recovery Sign
Coming off the danger list often signifies a turn for the better in one's medical state.
Great news! Grandma's off the danger list and should be home soon.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically for non-medical situations, like projects or businesses at risk.
Our project was on the danger list, but we're back on track now.
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