aufs Spiel
Translation
at stake, at risk
Examples
Er setzt seine Karriere aufs Spiel.
He is putting his career at stake.
Wir dürfen die Sicherheit nicht aufs Spiel setzen.
We must not put safety at risk.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) aufs Spiel setzen: to put (sth.) at stake/risk She set her reputation aufs Spiel.
Similar Words
riskieren (to risk), wagen (to dare)
Etymology
A contraction of 'auf das Spiel' (onto the game). It evokes the image of placing a bet in a game.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting your most valuable possession on a game board ('aufs Spiel') as a wager.