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Skin in the game
Discussing personal commitment to results
Literal Meaning
The outer covering of a human body.
Actual Meaning
Personal investment or stake in the outcome - risking something
Examples in Context

Investor: 'Do they have skin in the game?' (Translation: Are they personally invested?)

Helpful Tips
  • 1People with investment care more
  • 2Accountability increases with stake
  • 3Trust those who share risk
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