Estar en juego
Example: La reputación de la empresa está en juego durante la reunión.
Definition
"Estar en juego" means that something is at risk or in a situation where the outcome is uncertain, often involving potential loss or gain. For example, in "La reputación de la empresa está en juego durante la reunión," the company's reputation is at stake during the meeting.
Etymology
The phrase "estar en juego" comes from the Spanish verb "estar" meaning 'to be' and the noun "juego" meaning 'game.' It literally translates to 'to be in the game,' implying that something is involved in a situation where the result depends on chance or effort, much like a game where stakes are involved.
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"Estar en juego" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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