ことになりかねない

expression

could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of

Used after a verb to express that an action or situation could lead to an undesirable outcome. Often carries a warning or cautious tone.

See also: 兼ねない (かねない)

• そんなことを言いうと、誤ご解かいされることになりかねない。

  If you say something like that, it could result in being misunderstood.

• このままでは計けい画かくが失しっ敗ぱいすることになりかねない。

  At this rate, the plan might end up failing.