Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-the-risk-of-something
idiomatic expression
ˈat ðə rɪsk əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ
Definition
In a situation where one must face potential danger or negative consequences associated with that thing.
Examples
- He spoke his mind at the risk of losing his job.
- She invested her savings at the risk of facing financial losses.
- They decided to publish the report at the risk of upsetting the community.
Meaning
The phrase ‘at the risk of something’ is used to indicate that someone is willing to accept a certain negative outcome in order to achieve or maintain something else.
Synonyms
- At the peril of
- At the chance of
- At the cost of
