harm's way

noun
danger; a dangerous situation: to get out of harm's way during a storm.
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The iPod generation is finding itself in harm's way when it comes to listening
  to music while taking city strolls.
When mussels are in harm's way, biologists usually move them a short distance
  upriver.
Such storms reduce the time that warnings are effective and allow people to get
  out of harm's way.
Evacuation orders are intended for those living or working in harm's way.
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