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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Should Democrats take control of Washington, many of these business tax breaks would be in jeopardy.
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Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Classes or camps underway this summer could also be in jeopardy.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
But right now, this critical program is in jeopardy.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
His business could be in jeopardy if the tax credit is taken away.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 5 July 2025
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Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Classes or camps underway this summer could also be in jeopardy.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
But right now, this critical program is in jeopardy.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
His business could be in jeopardy if the tax credit is taken away.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 5 July 2025
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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