HyperDic: at_stake

English > 2 senses of the expression at stake:
ADVERBallat stakein question or at issue
allat staketo be won or lost
English > at stake: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningIn question or at issue.
Example"there is more at stake than your modesty"
English > at stake: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningTo be won or lost; at risk.
Example"perhaps a million dollars are at stake"

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