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What does "death-defying" mean? Could you give me some examples?

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Rebecca

If something is "death-defying," it means that it is very dangerous! Ex: He had a death-defying experience in his 20s. => a dangerous and close to death experience Ex: Her courage was death-defying. There wasn't anything she wouldn't do to fight for the cause. => willing to do dangerous things Ex: Racing in motorsports is death-defying. You have to be a professional and train well to do it.

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