| Id | ESLPod_0816_WE_1307 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 816 |
| Episode Title | Running a Pilot Program |
| Phrase | stake |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "at stake" means at risk, in question, in jeopardy, or potentially affected in an important way by something: "If we can't repay the loan on our house, our home is at stake!" The phrase "high stakes" refers to a situation that is very risky: "Anyone who works on Wall Street is dealing with high stakes." The phrase "to have a stake in (something)" means be involved in something and receive benefits from it if it is successful: "Because of their investments, they have a stake in our company." Finally, the word "stake" also refers to a piece of wood or plastic with a pointed end: "Let's get some wooden stakes to hold up the tomato plants." Or, "People say that you can kill vampires by putting a wooden stake through their heart." |
| Topics | Business |
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