Meaning of the word "the post of honor is the post of danger" in English
What does "the post of honor is the post of danger" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the post of honor is the post of danger
US /ðə poʊst əv ˈɑːnər ɪz ðə poʊst əv ˈdeɪndʒər/
UK /ðə pəʊst əv ˈɒnər ɪz ðə pəʊst əv ˈdeɪndʒər/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that high positions of authority or prestige often come with significant risks or responsibilities
Example:
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As the general led the charge, he remembered that the post of honor is the post of danger.
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He accepted the CEO role knowing that the post of honor is the post of danger.