an accident waiting to happen

A person, thing, or situation that appears to be imminently dangerous or troublesome. Often but not always used somewhat humorously. Don't leave that ladder in the middle of the yard, it's just an accident waiting to happen! My toddler is starting to walk now, and she is just an accident waiting to happen.

an accident waiting to happen

a very dangerous situation in which an accident is very likely The speed that people drive along this road, it's an accident waiting to happen.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Griselda	[gri'zeldə]
Dinu	-	Romanian
Balbinus	-	Ancient Roman
Agiss	['ægis]
Lukas	LOO-kahs (German)	German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Lithuanian
Sylviane	-	French