In real life, proceed carefully, with skepticism.
Spiritually we run into danger if we do not pay attention to perceived knowledge or accepted behaviour. Daring to question the status quo is a calculated risk. In dreams, an emotional risk can make itself felt if we have not acknowledged such a possibility. Then we may dream of some kind of potential disaster or breakdown. In today's business climate there are many risks to be taken. This will often reflect in dreams as personal risk, such as standing on a cliff edge or drowning. Consult the entries for Cliff, Danger, Disaster and Drowning for further clarification.