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
Salina-English
Irmak-Turkish
BlancheBLAWNSH (French), BLANCH (English)French, English
Caldwell[kɔ:ldwəl]
AuraAWR-əEnglish
York[jɔ:k]