hostage to fortune



hostage to fortune

An act or situation that could create future problems. A company that publicly supports an unpopular political stance often creates a hostage to fortune.
See also: fortune, hostage

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Martinus-Ancient Roman, Dutch
Leigh[li:]
Limbanilim-BAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
Manamimah-nah-meeJapanese
Brand[brænd]
Marcelle-French