English Idiom of the Day: Hairy

Hairy

hairy:

quite dangerous, risky

a hairy situation:

a dangerous situation, a risky situation

Example 1:

“The road through the mountains is a bit hairy at points, but if you have a four-wheel drive car you should be alright.”

Example 2:

"I've been in a lot of hairy situations as a cop and a bodyguard," said Juliano, who was an officer of the New Jersey sheriff's department from 1994 to 1999.

Example 3:

When travelling in a new country, researching your route and bringing a phrasebook can help get you out of any hairy situations.