in for a penny
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- all inFully committed, nothing reserved
- gambleStake on uncertain outcome
- riskPossibility of harm
- wagerStake on uncertainty
stakes · plunge · dice · bet · venture · leap · resolve · determination · doubling down · no turning back · pot committed · chips · ante · bold · reckless · consequences · fortune · chance
in for a pennyhalf-hearted
Lacking sincerity or zeal
wishy-washy · noncommittal · lukewarm · holding back · tentative
in for a pennybetter safe than sorry
Prudence over risk
play it safe · risk-averse · cut your losses · err on the side of caution · cautious
in for a pennydithering
Prolonged indecisive hesitation
waffling · vacillating · indecisive · sitting on the fence · fence-sitting