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Definition an accident waiting to happen in American English

an accident waiting to happen phrase

phrase
1

a situation that is likely to cause an accident

Example

An aging nuclear reactor is an accident waiting to happen.

Synonyms and related words
danger crisis emergency
2

someone who behaves in a way that is likely to cause trouble

Synonyms and related words
troublemaker nuisance trial
Definition an accident waiting to happen in American English