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high-stakes
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describing a situation where a large amount of money or other valuable assets are at risk, often in the context of gambling or other forms of high-risk activity
Example
The house offered various games, from slot machines to high-stakes poker.
The luxurious casino featured high-stakes poker tables and gourmet restaurants.
Competing in the high-stakes tournament was a nerve-racking challenge for the young athlete.
The underground gambling den was filled with high-stakes poker players.
In the world of high-stakes finance, stockbrokers often have to swim with the sharks in the trading pit.
