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
KingstonKINGZ-tənEnglish (Modern)
Walker['wɔ:kə]
Lake[leik]
Morna-Irish, Scottish
Katherine[kæðərin]
TraciTRAY-seeEnglish