as in gamble
a risky undertaking
there are almost no sure bets in the movie business—almost everything is a crapshoot
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Recent Examples of crapshoot
Presumably, its hosts could be trusted not to say anything irresponsible on the air — guests are always a crapshoot — but everything anyone says is under far greater scrutiny right now.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024
After the first selection, the first half of the first round appears to be a complete crapshoot.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
If Tampa is running away with its game, this will be more of a crapshoot.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2024
Being Too Specific About Your Travel Dates Booking plane tickets with points or miles can be a total crapshoot.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024
After the first selection, the first half of the first round appears to be a complete crapshoot.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
If Tampa is running away with its game, this will be more of a crapshoot.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2024
Being Too Specific About Your Travel Dates Booking plane tickets with points or miles can be a total crapshoot.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crapshoot
Noun
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Both companies were shaky bets but the government’s gamble paid off.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The correct reclamation project gamble can make a sizable difference.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Fubo sued days after the announcement and won a preliminary injunction from a federal judge last August to temporarily block the venture.—
Erik Hayden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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As part of the arrangement revealed Thursday, Amazon and the producers have formed a new joint venture to house the Bond intellectual property rights, with Broccoli and Wilson remaining co-owners of the franchise.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Your public profile grew quite significantly during the last album cycle, accompanied by speculation around your love life.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Other actors featured in the 007 speculation cycle include Happy Valley star James Norton and Snowfall’s Damson Idris.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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