in pericolo di vita

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, in danger of life.

Prepositional phrase[edit]

in pericolo di vita

  1. (idiomatic) in a life-threatening situation; in peril of one's life
    • 2020 October 31, Katia Riccardi, “Francia, Lione: prete ortodosso ferito da due colpi d'arma da fuoco [France, Lyon: Orthodox priest wounded from two gunshorts]”, in la Repubblica[1]:
      Il prete è stato poi trasportato in ospedale dove si trova in rianimazione, in pericolo di vita.
      The priest was then transported to a hospital where he is in intensive care, in peril of his life.