English

Noun

skin in the game ‎(uncountable)

1. (idiomatic) A stake; something at risk, especially with regard to money and investments.

   • 1992 June 18, Associated Press, “Perot's campaign is wary of fund-raising operations”, in The Sun, San Bernardino, CA, page 22:

     [Ross] Perot has told people they can send $5 if they want to have "some skin in the game" but he does not actively solicit contributions and says he will finance his own campaign.

References

1. ↑ "Language: Who's got a skin in the game?" New York Times (US). September 17, 2006; retrieved 2011-08-08

See also

• no skin off one's nose
• no skin off one's back