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Couldn't risk my family's safety

🇬🇧 UK //ˈkʊdnt rɪsk maɪ ˈfæmliːs ˈseɪfti// 🇺🇸 US //ˈkʊdnt rɪsk maɪ ˈfæmiliːs ˈseɪfti//

Meaning of Couldn't risk my family's safety

To not put your family's well-being in danger.

In simple words: I couldn't endanger my family's safety.

Couldn't risk my family's safety in a sentence

• I couldn't risk my family's safety by going out during the storm.
• She decided she couldn't risk my family's safety for a night out.
• They couldn't risk my family's safety by ignoring the warnings.
• He realized he couldn't risk my family's safety for a deal.

How to use Couldn't risk my family's safety

Used in contexts discussing safety, often in serious situations. Suitable for both spoken and written English.

Grammar pattern

Couldn't risk + object

Memory hint

Imagine a risk is a coin toss, and you won't let your family be the stakes.

Related words

Collocations with Couldn't risk my family's safety

• risk the consequences
• risk of injury
• risk assessment
• risk management
• risk averse

Synonyms for Couldn't risk my family's safety

• endanger
• jeopardize
• compromise
• threaten
• expose

Common mistakes with Couldn't risk my family's safety

• Confusing 'risk' with 'take a risk' which implies a different context.
• Misusing 'safety' when referring to emotional well-being rather than physical safety.
• Omitting the possessive 'my' which changes the meaning.

Frequently asked questions about Couldn't risk my family's safety

What does Couldn't risk my family's safety mean?

I couldn't endanger my family's safety.

What is the definition of Couldn't risk my family's safety?

To not put your family's well-being in danger.

How do you use Couldn't risk my family's safety in a sentence?

I couldn't risk my family's safety by going out during the storm.

Can you give another example of Couldn't risk my family's safety?

She decided she couldn't risk my family's safety for a night out.

What are synonyms for Couldn't risk my family's safety?

Common alternatives include endanger, jeopardize, compromise, threaten, expose.

What words go with Couldn't risk my family's safety?

It commonly pairs with risk the consequences, risk of injury, risk assessment, risk management, risk averse.

What are common mistakes when using Couldn't risk my family's safety?

Confusing 'risk' with 'take a risk' which implies a different context. Misusing 'safety' when referring to emotional well-being rather than physical safety. Omitting the possessive 'my' which changes the meaning.

How do you pronounce Couldn't risk my family's safety?

US: //ˈkʊdnt rɪsk maɪ ˈfæmiliːs ˈseɪfti//, UK: //ˈkʊdnt rɪsk maɪ ˈfæmliːs ˈseɪfti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Couldn't risk my family's safety?

Used in contexts discussing safety, often in serious situations. Suitable for both spoken and written English.