big gamble

Frequency: 7.815.1 per million words

A significant risk taken with the hope of a substantial gain.

gambleADJECTIVE + gamble

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Examples (10)

  • Investing all our savings in the startup was a big gamble.
  • She knew it would be a big gamble, but she quit her job anyway.
  • Launching the product early turned out to be a big gamble that paid off.
  • It felt like too big a gamble to take during a recession.
  • Back then, taking out a loan for college seemed like a big gamble.
  • Calling that final play was a big gamble by the coach.
  • The board considers the merger a big gamble with uncertain returns.
  • For a small charity, opening a new branch abroad is a big gamble.
  • He asked whether pursuing the lawsuit was a big gamble or a necessary step.
  • In politics, backing a newcomer can be a big gamble for party leaders.