Gamble on doing
phrasal verb
To risk a certain course of action in the hope of benefiting from it.
He gambled on doing the project alone, hoping it would give him the recognition he longed for.
Often appears as...
- gamble on doing something new
- gamble on doing it alone
phrasal verb
To put something valuable at stake with the hope of success.
She gambled on investing all her savings into the business, hoping for a massive return.
Often appears as...
- gamble on investing
- gamble on starting
phrasal verb
To risk a certain course of action in the hope of benefiting from it.
He gambled on doing the project alone, hoping it would give him the recognition he longed for.
Often appears as...
- gamble on doing something new
- gamble on doing it alone
phrasal verb
To put something valuable at stake with the hope of success.
She gambled on investing all her savings into the business, hoping for a massive return.
Often appears as...
- gamble on investing
- gamble on starting
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Calculated Risk
Deciding to do something despite knowing the risks involved because success would be very beneficial.
He gambled on doing the surgery, knowing it might save the patient's life.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Although 'gamble' often involves betting money, in this phrase, it's more about taking a risk in general.
She gambled on doing the presentation without notes to appear more confident.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Gain
There's usually a clear, desirable outcome the person is hoping for by taking this risk.
They gambled on doing the task without approval for the possibility of a promotion.
Pro Tip 1/3Calculated Risk
Deciding to do something despite knowing the risks involved because success would be very beneficial.
He gambled on doing the surgery, knowing it might save the patient's life.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Although 'gamble' often involves betting money, in this phrase, it's more about taking a risk in general.
She gambled on doing the presentation without notes to appear more confident.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Gain
There's usually a clear, desirable outcome the person is hoping for by taking this risk.
They gambled on doing the task without approval for the possibility of a promotion.
Pro Tip 1/3Calculated Risk
Deciding to do something despite knowing the risks involved because success would be very beneficial.
He gambled on doing the surgery, knowing it might save the patient's life.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Although 'gamble' often involves betting money, in this phrase, it's more about taking a risk in general.
She gambled on doing the presentation without notes to appear more confident.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Gain
There's usually a clear, desirable outcome the person is hoping for by taking this risk.
They gambled on doing the task without approval for the possibility of a promotion.
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