at stake

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Idioms and Phrases

At risk to be won or lost, as in We have a great deal at stake in this transaction . This phrase uses stake in the sense of something that is wagered. Shakespeare used it in Troilus and Cressida (3:3): “I see my reputation is at stake.” [Late 1500s]

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They know what's at stake, and perhaps more importantly, they know who they are again.

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There is a lot at stake for the Magpies in the race for Champions League qualification, while it is just a matter of time until Ipswich's relegation is confirmed.

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Now that the future of her franchise is at stake, the power diverts back to all of us.

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This is going to be a cracking game, and also a feisty one with what is at stake in the top-five race.

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On Tuesday, the start time was officially moved forward by two hours to accommodate an NHL game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes, with a spot in the Stanley Cup play-offs at stake.

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at someone's service at sword's point

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