Timeline for What is the meaning of this sentence? "I've got far more important matters at stake!"
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Jan 19, 2016 at 11:00 | comment | added | Varun Nair | Yes, somewhat. The speaker has to attend a few things that are very important to him now. The more important things are, the more is at stake. | |
Jan 19, 2016 at 10:53 | comment | added | vietphi | So as I understand - "He have got far more important matters than to take more risk." Am I right? Your examble is good for my case. | |
Jan 19, 2016 at 10:35 | comment | added | Varun Nair | As I'm not very certain with the storyline of 'Warcraft', let me explain with my example : The killer plans to take on the king. This could mean that he could either die, or he could kill the king. Now, his life is at stake here, whereas earlier, it was just a few pieces of gold he would get, on completing the contract. Him winning the gold is what was at stake earlier, whereas its his life now. | |
Jan 19, 2016 at 10:29 | comment | added | vietphi | At stake - can be won or lost.(oxford) it has not any related meaning in this. Can you explain it? Thank you | |
Jan 19, 2016 at 10:25 | history | answered | Varun Nair | CC BY-SA 3.0 |