in jeopardy
idiom
: in a situation in which someone or something is exposed to possible injury, loss, or evil : in danger
He is responsible for placing innocent lives in jeopardy.
The wrong decision could place your career in (serious) jeopardy.
Adverse public opinion puts this proposal in serious jeopardy.
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This case, however, is tied to Georgia specifically and is also in jeopardy.
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Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
Most sales forecasts do predict a big pickup from the current drought, but unless things change drastically the 2030 target is in jeopardy.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
That entire plan is now in jeopardy, the team says, after the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners twice delayed a vote to approve the bonds necessary to fund the project.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
But the absence of Douglas’ input in the firing of Saleh was a clear indication that the GM’s job could also be in jeopardy.
—Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
Most sales forecasts do predict a big pickup from the current drought, but unless things change drastically the 2030 target is in jeopardy.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
That entire plan is now in jeopardy, the team says, after the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners twice delayed a vote to approve the bonds necessary to fund the project.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
But the absence of Douglas’ input in the firing of Saleh was a clear indication that the GM’s job could also be in jeopardy.
—Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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