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gamble
(redirected from gambler)

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gamble something away
to lose all of something by gambling. He gambled all his money away. He gambled away all his money.
See also: away

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.


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