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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Additionally, the Chargers are in jeopardy of being without wide receiver Ladd McConkey.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
With their European dream in jeopardy, Ricky and Julian race to save the day.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Fallon accused the acting director of putting the life of the vice president in jeopardy to audition for the job.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Diddy’s legal team states that the leaks to the media have thrown Combs’ right to a fair trial in jeopardy.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
With their European dream in jeopardy, Ricky and Julian race to save the day.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Fallon accused the acting director of putting the life of the vice president in jeopardy to audition for the job.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Diddy’s legal team states that the leaks to the media have thrown Combs’ right to a fair trial in jeopardy.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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