[title]Family quotes[/title] [description]Welcome to our family quotes section! Here you'll find some of the funniest (and wisest) quotes on the subject of family life![/description]
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Latest post Mon, Sep 17 2007 11:25 PM by Clive. 3 replies.
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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, 2 yr 70 days ago

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

Tomer, 2 yr 70 days ago
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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