at stake

idiom

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: at risk, in jeopardy, on the line, imperiled

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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.

Synonyms of at stake

Words with a similar meaning to at stake:

at risk
in jeopardy
on the line
imperiled

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