skin in the game
Meaning(s)
1. be directly involved in or affected by something
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
I've invested heavily in the company, so I have skin in the game
Analysis
usually related to business and finance
Social Examples (Advance)
- I am a citizen of that country, so I have skin in the game when it comes to the election results.
- We are all rooting for Alisha to pass her exams. So many people have helped her get this far, we all feel like we have skin in the game.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- The directors of the company have been criticized by shareholders for not having enough skin in the game due to their lack of personal investment.
- Carol has given all her staff shares in the business. She believes that the more skin they have in the game, the harder they will work to help the business succeed.