Gamble away

verb

To lose something valuable, such as money or property, by gambling.

He gambled away all his savings in a casino.

Definition 1 of 2

Pro Tip 1/3

Refers to losing money, often in large amounts, as a consequence of betting.

Despite winning at first, he gambled away his entire inheritance.

Pro Tip 2/3

The action of 'gambling away' something is usually final, with no way to get it back.

She didn't realize that she was gambling away her family's security.

Pro Tip 3/3

Implies an unfortunate or undesirable result due to gambling.

His addiction led him to gamble away his house and car.

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