accident waiting to happen
A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.
Someone needs to repair that worn-out old bridge. It's an accident waiting to happen!
waiting
UK /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ US [ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ]
noun 3
Definitions
noun
1
Watching, observation; keeping watch, guarding.
2
The act of staying or remaining in expectation.
Waiting for any news in a waiting room. (gerund)
In all ages, men have fought over words, without waiting to know what the words really signified.
3
Attendance, service.
But it had never occurred to him that he should live in any other than what he would have called an ordinary way, with green glasses for hock, and excellent waiting at table.
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