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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
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TO play Russian roulette with 6,000 jobs in the motor industry is wrong.
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Tricks or treats? by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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