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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Americans will be able to visit national parks, receive Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits, and access Medicare and Medicaid — though farmer resources will be constrained and food assistance could also be in jeopardy.
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Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
When Alcaraz hurt his left ankle early in his first Japan Open match against Sebastián Báez in Tokyo and fell to the floor with a grimace on his face, his tournament was in jeopardy.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
For Portland, that puts $350 million in jeopardy.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
And one of them could end up in jeopardy of missing the playoffs if Sunday’s game doesn’t go their way.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
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Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
When Alcaraz hurt his left ankle early in his first Japan Open match against Sebastián Báez in Tokyo and fell to the floor with a grimace on his face, his tournament was in jeopardy.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
For Portland, that puts $350 million in jeopardy.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
And one of them could end up in jeopardy of missing the playoffs if Sunday’s game doesn’t go their way.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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