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play Russian roulette |
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play Russian roulette to take big risks, in a way which is very dangerous Usage notes: Russian roulette is a very dangerous game where players aim a gun containing one bullet at their own heads. (often + with ) I'm not willing to play Russian roulette with people's lives by drinking and driving. See also: play play Russian roulette to take foolish and dangerous risks She accused the hospital of playing Russian roulette with the health of poor children. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of Russian roulette (a dangerous game of chance in which you hold a gun containing one bullet to your head and shoot, winning if the bullet does not come out) See also: play How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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