open grave
definitions
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A hole dug in the ground for a burial that has not yet been filled.de: Ein offenes Grab
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A situation or course of action that is extremely perilous and likely to lead to death or ruin.de: Lebensgefahr
examples
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The workers stood silently beside the open grave.
Die Arbeiter standen schweigend neben dem offenen Grab.
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Entering that war zone without protection was like walking into an open grave.
In dieses Kriegsgebiet ohne Schutz zu gehen, war wie ein Gang in ein offenes Grab.