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I couldn't risk your safety

🇬🇧 UK //rɪsk// 🇺🇸 US //rɪsk//

Meaning of I couldn't risk your safety

To expose someone to danger or harm.

In simple words: I couldn't put you in danger.

I couldn't risk your safety in a sentence

• I couldn't risk your safety by letting you drive home alone.
• They couldn't risk their safety, so they decided to stay indoors.
• In the storm, we couldn't risk our safety by going out.
• Can we really risk your safety for a little adventure?
• If we continue, we might risk our safety.

How to use I couldn't risk your safety

Use 'risk' in contexts related to danger or loss. It's neutral and suitable for formal and informal speech. Avoid using it in overly emotional contexts.

Grammar pattern

risk + object

Memory hint

Think of 'risk' as a thin 'risky' bridge you cross cautiously.

Related words

Collocations with I couldn't risk your safety

• risk someone's safety
• risk losing
• risk of injury
• risk a decision
• risk assessment

Synonyms for I couldn't risk your safety

• endanger
• jeopardize
• expose
• hazard
• venture

Common mistakes with I couldn't risk your safety

• Often confused with 'take a risk' which means to do something dangerous.
• Learners sometimes use 'risk' incorrectly without an object.
• Misunderstanding the nuance of 'risking' as an active choice rather than a passive situation.

Frequently asked questions about I couldn't risk your safety

What does I couldn't risk your safety mean?

I couldn't put you in danger.

What is the definition of I couldn't risk your safety?

To expose someone to danger or harm.

How do you use I couldn't risk your safety in a sentence?

I couldn't risk your safety by letting you drive home alone.

Can you give another example of I couldn't risk your safety?

They couldn't risk their safety, so they decided to stay indoors.

What are synonyms for I couldn't risk your safety?

Common alternatives include endanger, jeopardize, expose, hazard, venture.

What words go with I couldn't risk your safety?

It commonly pairs with risk someone's safety, risk losing, risk of injury, risk a decision, risk assessment.

What are common mistakes when using I couldn't risk your safety?

Often confused with 'take a risk' which means to do something dangerous. Learners sometimes use 'risk' incorrectly without an object. Misunderstanding the nuance of 'risking' as an active choice rather than a passive situation.

How do you pronounce I couldn't risk your safety?

US: //rɪsk//, UK: //rɪsk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I couldn't risk your safety?

Use 'risk' in contexts related to danger or loss. It's neutral and suitable for formal and informal speech. Avoid using it in overly emotional contexts.