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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But right now, that beautiful tax cut is in jeopardy.
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Since then, council members have been deluged with calls and letters from the public, demanding to know if their trash collection was in jeopardy, as the mayor and Public Works officials have suggested.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025
However, the scientific work driving these medical advances and breakthroughs is in jeopardy.
—Deborah Fuller, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
Donald Trump picks major House ally to be next UN ambassador
CBS News first reported Stefanik's nomination was in jeopardy, and Reuters later Thursday cited a White House official who said discussions were underway on whether the six-term lawmaker should withdraw.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Since then, council members have been deluged with calls and letters from the public, demanding to know if their trash collection was in jeopardy, as the mayor and Public Works officials have suggested.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025
However, the scientific work driving these medical advances and breakthroughs is in jeopardy.
—Deborah Fuller, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
Donald Trump picks major House ally to be next UN ambassador
CBS News first reported Stefanik's nomination was in jeopardy, and Reuters later Thursday cited a White House official who said discussions were underway on whether the six-term lawmaker should withdraw.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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