accident waiting to happen
The phrase "accident waiting to happen" refers to a situation or an entity that is very likely to result in an accident or disaster. It suggests that there are obvious risks or flaws present that make the occurrence of an accident inevitable if the situation continues unchanged. It implies a high degree of danger, negligence, or incompetence, indicating that it is only a matter of time before an accident occurs.
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Does that sound fun? It can be!
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