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
Completely dark, without any light or color
I'm scared of the basement! It's as black as a skillet!