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gamble (something) away

To lose or deplete the entirety of something through gambling. Please tell me you didn't gamble away our savings at the poker game tonight.

gamble on (someone or something)

1. To risk an amount of money by betting on a particular person or outcome. If you gamble on the winning boxer, you'll make a lot of money tonight.
2. To predict or anticipate something. I'm hiding in the closet because I didn't gamble on my ex-boyfriend coming to this party too!

Casino Idioms

take a gamble

To do something risky or attempt something that might fail in order for a chance at success, fortune, etc. I know I'm taking a gamble by starting a business in a recession, but I don't want to put off my dream any longer.The coach took a gamble by calling that play, but his team was able to score a touchdown, so it paid off.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

gamble on someone or something

1.Lit. to make a wager on something concerning someone or something. I wouldn't gamble on it happening.Don't gamble on that horse. You'll be sorry.
2.Fig. to run a risk by choosing or depending on someone or something. I wouldn't gamble on Ted's being able to come. I don't think he can.Don't gamble on Ted. I'm almost sure he won't come.

gamble something away

to lose all of something by gambling. He gambled all his money away.He gambled away all his money.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

gamble on

v.
1. To wager something on the outcome of some event: I gambled all my money on the first race. They don't like to gamble on poker games; they just play for fun.
2. To wager something on some participant in an event: I gambled $50 on my favorite horse.
3. To anticipate or foresee something: I didn't gamble on it raining, so I hadn't brought an umbrella.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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Following is a list of more than 20 interesting money idioms in English you should learn to use in your daily life.

Money Idioms List

List of 20+ money idioms in English.

All that glitters is not gold

  • Meaning: This phrase means that appearances can be misleading and that everything that looks priceless doesn’t have to be.
  • Example: I bought the expensive looking watch but it stopped working after a week. I realized that all that glitters is not gold.

Blank cheque

  • Meaning: To leave a cheque blank is to allocate unlimited funds to a project or a person.
  • Example: I was told that the project had to be successful and I would be given a blank cheque for the same.

Dime a dozen

  • Meaning: This phrase is used to refer to something that is very easy to procure and thus is of little value.
  • Example: Don’t bother with these, they’re available dime a dozen.

Easy money

  • Meaning: The phrase is used to refer to money that can be earned without much effort.
  • Example: The task was simple and got him easy money.

Feel like a million bucks

  • Meaning: The phrase is used to refer to a feeling of immense happiness.
  • Example: Now that I’m married, I feel like a million bucks.

Give somebody a run for their money

  • Meaning: This phrase is used for someone who is better than a professional in a particular sphere.
  • Example: Rajesh may not be well known but he can give most professional singers a run for their money.

Go broke

  • Meaning: This phrase is used to refer to a condition where someone loses all their money.
  • Example: Ravi spent all the money last night and now he’s broke.

Make ends meet

  • Meaning: This phrase is used to refer to a situation where there is not enough or just enough money for daily expenses and needs.
  • Example: I was unable to make ends meet with my meager income.

Not worth a cent

  • Meaning: This phrase is used to refer to an object that is worth nothing, not even a cent which is an exceedingly small amount of money.
  • Example: Don’t buy this house, it isn’t worth a cent.
Sports gambling idioms

Worth your salt

  • Meaning: this phrase is used when something is worth the amount it costs.
  • Example: Buy this car; it’s worth your salt.

Tofootthebill

  • To pay for something

Sports Gambling Idioms

Money talks

  • Rich people can get what they want

Be made of money

  • If you are made of money, you are rich man

Banner Year

  • A year marked by strong successes

Money toburn

  • Extra money to spend however one likes

Tocutyourlosses

  • To stop doing something for avoiding losing money
Gambling Idioms

Tomake a killing

  • To earn a lot of money

As sound as a dollar

  • Very secure and dependable

Cash-and–carry

Gaming Idioms

  • Selling something for cash only and with no delivery

Get a run for one’s money

Gambling Idioms

  • To receive a challenge, to receive what one deserves

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