Phrase guide

skin in the game

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A stake; something at risk, especially with regard to money and investments.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dog in the fight

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Attributed by some to Warren Buffett, but Buffett has denied this.