Pronunciation: /teɪk jʊr laɪf ˈɪntuː jʊr hændz/
noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 Taking your life into your hands means making decisions for yourself.
A2 You should be cautious when taking your life into your hands and not act impulsively.
B1 Learning to take your life into your hands is an important step towards independence.
B2 When you take your life into your hands, you are responsible for the consequences of your actions.
C1 Taking your life into your hands requires careful planning and consideration of risks.
C2 Only those who are truly brave can take their life into their hands and face the unknown with confidence.
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
A1 When you cross the street, you need to take your life into your hands and look both ways.
A2 If you want to try skydiving, you really have to take your life into your hands and trust the instructor.
B1 Starting your own business can be risky, but sometimes you have to take your life into your hands and go for it.
B2 Traveling to a foreign country alone can be daunting, but it's a great way to take your life into your hands and experience new things.
C1 Extreme sports like rock climbing or base jumping require you to take your life into your hands and be fully aware of the risks involved.
C2 Deciding to climb Mount Everest is a huge challenge that truly makes you take your life into your hands and push yourself to the limit.
adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical
A1 Taking your life into your hands can be scary.
A2 It's important to be cautious when you take your life into your hands.
B1 When you take your life into your hands, you must be prepared for the consequences.
B2 Taking your life into your hands requires careful planning and consideration.
C1 Taking your life into your hands is a decision that should not be taken lightly.
C2 Only those who are truly brave can take their life into their hands and face the unknown.
pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse
A1 When you go bungee jumping, you really take your life into your hands.
A2 If you decide to climb Mount Everest, you are definitely taking your life into your hands.
B1 Choosing to skydive is a clear example of taking your life into your hands.
B2 Extreme sports like base jumping require you to take your life into your hands every time you participate.
C1 Exploring deep sea caves without proper training is a reckless way to take your life into your hands.
C2 Attempting to climb K2 without experienced guides means you are truly taking your life into your hands.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 When you cross the street, you need to take your life into your hands and look both ways.
A2 If you want to try skydiving, you have to be ready to take your life into your hands.
B1 Deciding to climb Mount Everest is definitely taking your life into your hands.
B2 Extreme sports like base jumping require you to take your life into your hands.
C1 Exploring uncharted territories in the Amazon rainforest means taking your life into your hands.
C2 Attempting to summit K2 without proper training is truly taking your life into your hands.
article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope
A1 When you cross the street, you need to be careful and take your life into your hands.
A2 If you decide to go bungee jumping, you are really taking your life into your hands.
B1 Traveling to a foreign country without knowing the language can feel like you are taking your life into your hands.
B2 Skydiving is an extreme sport where you truly take your life into your hands.
C1 Exploring uncharted territory in the wilderness requires you to take your life into your hands.
C2 Attempting to climb Mount Everest without proper training is a sure way to take your life into your hands.
formal When you decide to climb a mountain without proper equipment, you are essentially taking your life into your hands.
informal If you try to fix your car without any experience, you're really taking your life into your hands.
slang Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is like taking your life into your hands.
figurative Starting a business with no prior knowledge is a way to take your life into your hands.
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