Definition
A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.
Origins
Attested 1930s.
In Context
- "Someone needs to repair that worn-out old bridge. It's an accident waiting to happen!"
- "Maguire looked totally devoid of confidence, a lost soul and an accident waiting to happen, which it eventually did."
See Also
- court disaster
- -in-waiting
- time bomb
- trainwreck in slow motion