Stake (one's) reputation on (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stake (one's) reputation on (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-06-03 10:06

Meaning of Stake (one's) reputation on (someone or something)

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?

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To be extremely successful and admired by a range of people.

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write the book on

Have a lot of knowledge about or be very good at an activity

shine a spotlight on (someone or something)

To bring something or somebody to the center of attention

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Literally means a famous and influential male student (usually in college)

Grammar and Usage of Stake (one's) reputation on (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • to stake (one's) reputation on (someone or something)
  • stakes (one's) reputation on (someone or something)
  • staking (one's) reputation on (someone or something)
  • staked (one's) reputation on (someone or something)
The verb "stake" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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