wild gamble
Desperate long shot
A wild gamble is a risky bet or decision with highly uncertain outcomes, typically made with abandon or desperation rather than calculation.
The phrase emphasizes recklessness—not just accepting risk but embracing it: Quitting her job to start a restaurant was a wild gamble that paid off.
Unlike a calculated risk, a wild gamble suggests the odds are unknown or unfavorable.
- riskyInvolving possible harm
- high stakesSignificant potential for loss
- betRisked stake on outcome
- wagerStake on uncertainty
- long shotUnlikely to succeed
longshot · reckless · roll the dice · dice · stakes · chance · shot in the dark · hunch · all-in · all or nothing · desperate · betting the farm · foolhardy · casino · lottery · jackpot · roulette · bluff
wild gamblesafe bet
Likely winning wager
sure thing · savings account · playing it safe · blue-chip stock · defensive play
wild gamblesure thing
Guaranteed outcome or agreement
certainty · foregone conclusion · known quantity · lock · calculated risk
wild gambleinformed choice
Selection based on understanding
due diligence · sound judgment · strategic planning · risk assessment · cost-benefit analysis
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