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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#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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#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'.

Clive

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