life and limb

Etymology
A reference to a person risking the loss of their life and injury to their limbs (arms and legs).

Noun

 * 1) Existence together with the bodily faculties.

Usage notes

 * The term is often used in phrases referring to the risk of losing such attributes.

Translations

 * Finnish: henki ja terveys
 * German:
 * Polish: życie i zdrowie
 * Russian: жизнь и здоро́вье
 * Swedish: liv och lem