life or limb
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life or limb — The phrase within the FIFTH AMENDMENT to the U.S. Constitution, commonly known as the DOUBLE JEOPARDY Clause, that provides, nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb, pursuant to which there … Law dictionary
life and limb — When people risk life and limb, they could be killed or suffer serious injuries … The small dictionary of idiomes
life and limb — ► life and limb life and bodily faculties. Main Entry: ↑limb … English terms dictionary
life and limb — continued existence or serious injury. These skiers risk life and limb every day for the thrill of a super fast downhill run. The storms across the west are posing a threat to life and limb. Usage notes: used when talking about situations in… … New idioms dictionary
life and limb — I see limb I II life and all bodily faculties a reckless disregard for life and limb … Useful english dictionary
life and limb — noun existence together with bodily faculties. risks to life and limb … Wiktionary
life and limb — When people risk life and limb, they could be killed or suffer serious injuries. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
life and limb — life and bodily faculties. → limb … English new terms dictionary
risk life and limb — risk/sacrifice/life and limb phrase to be put, or to put yourself, in physical danger He has risked life and limb to bring us these news reports. Thesaurus: to take riskssynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
sacrifice life and limb — risk/sacrifice/life and limb phrase to be put, or to put yourself, in physical danger He has risked life and limb to bring us these news reports. Thesaurus: to take riskssynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
