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take life in/into hands

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take your life in/into your hands

to do something dangerous. I'm sure this elevator isn't properly maintained. I feel as though I'm taking my life into my hands every time I go in it.

See also: hand, life, take

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take its toll
take kindly to
take leave
take leave of senses
take liberties
take liberties with
take life in hands

take life in/into hands
take lumps
take lying down
take matters into own hands
take mind off
take name in vain
take no account of
take no for an answer

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