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Skin in the Game

skin in the gaym

/skɪn ɪn ðə ɡeɪm/

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Syllable breakdown

skininthegame

Dictionary meaning

Having a personal financial stake in the outcome of a business or investment decision

Examples

  • Investors required the founders to have skin in the game before committing to the round.

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