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high-stakes game of chicken

What does "high-stakes game of chicken" mean?

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A game of chicken is when you confront (challenge) someone to see which of you will make the first move to avert or avoid some impending disaster. " Suppose you're both standing on the tracks, in front of an oncoming train. Which of you will be first to jump to safety?

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  • A game of chicken is when you confront (challenge) someone to see which of you will make the first move to avert or avoid some impending disaster.
  • " Suppose you're both standing on the tracks, in front of an oncoming train.
  • Which of you will be first to jump to safety?
  • "
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A game of chicken is when you confront (challenge) someone to see which of you will make the first move to avert or avoid some impending disaster. Death would be the ultimate "high stakes."

Suppose you're both standing on the tracks, in front of an oncoming train. Which of you will be first to jump to safety? He will be the "chicken."
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