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Tomer Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

Commonly used?

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"His job is at stake"

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Yes, commonly used in the UK. It means he will lose his job if the activity being discussed is not a success.

  • Yes, commonly used in the UK.
  • It means he will lose his job if the activity being discussed is not a success.
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Yes, commonly used in the UK. It means he will lose his job if the activity being discussed is not a success.
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Is it differently said in the US?
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Hi,

You hear that in N. America.

More informally, you also hear, for example, 'His job is on the line'.

Clive

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