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UKskin in the game
/skˈɪn ɪnðə ɡˈeɪm/
/skˈɪn ɪnðə ɡˈeɪm/skin in the game
[PHRASE]1
a personal investment or stake in a particular outcome, which motivates a person to be committed to achieving success or avoiding failure
What is the origin of the idiom "skin in the game" and when to use it?
The idiom "skin in the game" is derived from the concept of gambling, where a person who puts their own money on the line is said to have "skin in the game." The phrase is used to describe someone who has a personal interest in the outcome of a situation, and is therefore more likely to be invested in the outcome and to take action to ensure that it is successful.