Stake (one's) reputation on (someone or something) verb phrase informal
To put one's reputation in risk because of someone or something.
You're afraid of dating me because you think I might stake my reputation on you.
Why do you stake your reputation on this issue?
To be extremely successful and admired by a range of people.
Have a lot of knowledge about or be very good at an activity
To bring something or somebody to the center of attention
King George V's last words