The phrase
"expensive gamble" refers to a risky decision or action that requires a significant amount of money to be invested, with the outcome being uncertain. It implies taking a chance that involves a high cost, which may or may not result in a beneficial or favorable outcome.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«expensive»
«gamble»
Sentences with «expensive gamble»
- Giving an artist an exhibition is a very expensive gamble. (artbusinessnews.com)
- Mayor de Blasio's own allies, principals union president Ernie Logan and Public Advocate Tish James, have now joined a chorus of critics slamming his large, expensive gamble with New York City's Renewal Schools as a failure,» one where only three of schools have met this year's targets and some have fallen even further behind. (newyorkschooltalk.org)
- Xhaka was a much more expensive gamble and sadly for the moment, the jury is still out on him. (justarsenal.com)
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