at stake
idiom
Pronunciation: /ət steɪk/
Definition
Risking loss or being in a situation where the outcome is uncertain and potentially significant.
Examples
The company's reputation is at stake if this product launch fails.
With his career at stake, he decided to be completely honest with the board.
Millions of dollars are at stake in this high-profile legal battle.
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