a bit dicey

a bit dicey

Carrying a certain degree of risk or danger; uncertain of a favorable outcome. This street looks a bit dicey, I think we should walk another way home. This merger deal could be a bit dicey for the company.
See also: bit, dicey
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • dicey
  • dicey deal
  • at the very worst
  • at the worst
  • at worst
  • bring (something) to a successful conclusion
  • bring to a successful conclusion
  • conclusion
  • work itself out
  • an/the advantage over (someone or something)
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