"danger is one's middle name" meaning in English

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Phrase

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  1. (humorous) One is fearless or a daredevil Tags: humorous
    Sense id: en-danger_is_one's_middle_name-en-phrase-lageJYMk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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