dangerous task
[/ˈdeɪndʒərəs tæsk/]
noun phrasepl: dangerous tasks
tarefa perigosa
1. A job or assignment that involves significant risk of harm, injury, or adverse consequences
Defusing a bomb is a dangerous task that requires years of training.
Desativar uma bomba é uma tarefa perigosa que requer anos de treinamento.
2. Work that exposes someone to potential physical, mental, or financial hazard
Mining is considered a dangerous task due to the risk of cave-ins and toxic gases.
A mineração é considerada uma tarefa perigosa devido ao risco de desabamentos e gases tóxicos.
In Brazil, discussion of dangerous tasks often relates to workplace safety ('segurança do trabalho'), a growing concern in industrial and construction sectors. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in contexts of emergency services, military operations, and occupational hazard discussions. The concept carries legal implications regarding worker's compensation and safety regulations in both countries.
NYC Slang
sketchy job / sketchy gig
Related Idioms & Phrases
to walk on thin ice
to play with fire
to take one's life into one's own hands
estar com a faca e o queijo na mão (Brazilian: being in a precarious situation)
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