A fork of Rural Dictionary
To be at ones mercy. To be in a situation where only someone else other than your self can decide your fate. (Most of the time a bad scenario).
When Steve put my king in check i knew i was in a precarious position. After the defendant sat down and took a look into the eyes of the vindictive jury he thought to himself "well ain't I in a precarious position".
someone who would recklessly put themselves into danger or situation that may become unbenifical or "bad" without a plan or preperation due to aggresivness or eagerness.
Bob don't be a soldier boy, i know your angry, but starting something else can get you fired. That soldier boy over there is just trying to get himself in trouble.