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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Letters: Donald Trump’s tariffs have put my Chicago business and network in jeopardy
If Congress, the courts or someone cannot reduce the tariffs soon, we’ll be forced to start laying off workers and closing our business.
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
This terrible decision puts public safety in jeopardy and is yet another terrible message to send to CT violent crime victims and their families.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
But adding Georgia running back Trevor Etienne in the fourth round puts Blackshear’s roster spot in jeopardy, especially since Etienne and seventh-round pick Jimmy Horn Jr. have return experience.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Hubble launched to Earth orbit 35 years ago today (April 24) with a flawed primary mirror, an image-blurring defect that made the scope the butt of jokes and put its entire ambitious mission in jeopardy.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
This terrible decision puts public safety in jeopardy and is yet another terrible message to send to CT violent crime victims and their families.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
But adding Georgia running back Trevor Etienne in the fourth round puts Blackshear’s roster spot in jeopardy, especially since Etienne and seventh-round pick Jimmy Horn Jr. have return experience.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Hubble launched to Earth orbit 35 years ago today (April 24) with a flawed primary mirror, an image-blurring defect that made the scope the butt of jokes and put its entire ambitious mission in jeopardy.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“In jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20jeopardy. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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