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Playing with house money

Idiom Economics

Meaning

Taking risks with money that was gained easily or unexpectedly.

Example Sentences

"After their early profits, the traders were playing with house money."

Related Expressions

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to find something positive in a negative situation

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exactly correct or accurate

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it is a waste not to use your mental abilities

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a situation in which something has suddenly failed or collap...

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to stop yourself from saying something you want to say