gamble on (someone or something)
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!
See also: gamble, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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.
See also: gamble, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
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.
See also: gamble, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- gamble on
- be pushed for money
- be pressed for money
- be pressed/pushed for money, space, time, etc.
- color of someone's money, see the
- chip in for (something)
- get pushed for money
- funny money
- become pushed for money
- come into money