jeopardy

Definition

  • noun: exposure to or imminence of death, loss, or injury
  • synonyms: risk, danger, hazard

Examples

  • The wrong decision could place your career 'in' (serious) 'jeopardy'.

  • He is responsible for placing innocent lives 'in jeopardy'.

  • Public opinion puts this proposal 'in' serious 'jeopardy'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) it is very hard to put out. The tender boughs of innocence burn first. And the wind rises... and then... all goodness is in jeopardy. # Where did you go? # Why did you turn # Away from me # When all the world # Seemed to see? (..)
    1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me