Meaning of 'Accident waiting to happen'
What does the saying 'Accident waiting to happen' mean?
Idiom: Accident waiting to happen
Meaning:
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.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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