How to Pronounce "skin in the game"
expression
SKIN-in-thuh-GAYM
skin-in-thuh-GAYM
Definition
If someone has 'skin in the game,' it means they are personally involved or have something to lose in a project or situation, often by investing their own money, time, or reputation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɪn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡeɪm
British English
skˈɪn/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKIN-in-thuh-GAYM
UK
skin-in-thuh-GAYM
Listen in Context
He invested his own money, so he has skin in the game.
Do you have any skin in the game on this project?
She only trusts partners who have skin in the game.
If you want others to trust your idea, you need some skin in the game yourself.