Commonly used?

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Tomer  #420207  Mon, 17 Sep 07 09:38 PM
Hi,

"His job is at stake"

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Lil' Ruby Rose  #420213  Mon, 17 Sep 07 09:58 PM

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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Tomer  #420221  Mon, 17 Sep 07 10:45 PM
Is it differently said in the US?
  
Clive  #420232  Mon, 17 Sep 07 11:25 PM

Hi,

You hear that in N. America.

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

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