at risk
1. In danger. Well, when you're involved in a pyramid scheme, you're at risk for losing a lot of money. Because I have poor vision, I'm worried that my daughter is at risk for it too. If your job is at risk, then you've got to get your résumé together and start seeing what other career opportunities are out there!
2. Responsible for a cost or expense. If you sign this contract, you'll be at risk for a lot of fees. I suspect that a jury will find the company at risk for the costs. You know, you'll be at risk for penalties if you break your agreement early.
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*at risk
in a situation where there is risk or hazard; in danger. (*Typically: be ~; put someone or something ~.) I refuse to put my family's welfare at risk by quitting my job. Your whole future is at risk if you don't stop smoking.
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at risk
1. In danger, as in Their house's location on the San Andreas Fault puts them at risk in the next major earthquake . [c. 1900]
2. Legally responsible to pay for loss or damage, as in If he can't keep up with the insurance premiums, he is at risk for any liability claims on the property . [Late 1700s]
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at ˈrisk (from/of something)
in danger of something unpleasant or harmful happening: As with all diseases, certain groups will be more at risk than others. ♢ If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
at risk
In an endangered state, especially from lack of proper care: unsupervised children who are at risk of dropping out of school.
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