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
Lola['ləulə]
Abisai-Biblical Latin
WarrickWAWR-ik, WAHR-ikEnglish (Rare)
SterlingSTUR-lingEnglish
Glynis-Welsh
CzesŁAwCHES-wahfPolish