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double or nothingStatement of bravado. Usually involving a risky or gambling choice to keep going or move forward. Can also be used as a version of: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. -If you don’t take a risk, you’ll not get any reward, if you don’t try something, you won’t get any gainRate it:

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double-edged swordA benefit that is also a liability, or that carries some significant but non-obvious cost or risk.Rate it:

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double-edged swordA benefit that is also a liability, or that carries some significant but not-so-obvious cost or risk.Rate it:

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draw a line in the sandTo lay down a challenge; to provide a test of commitment (often one which carries a high risk) to a cause.Rate it:

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enemy combatantAny person in an armed conflict who may be properly detained under the laws and customs of war.Rate it:

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es war einmalonce upon a timeRate it:

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fight a losing battleTo continue to wage war when it is clear that one is not going to win.Rate it:

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fin contre fin gare la bombe“When Greeks joined Greeks, then was the tug of war.”Rate it:

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fortunam periclitari (periculum facere)to run a risk; to tempt Providence.Rate it:

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get one's feet wetTo begin gaining experience; To take a risk and try something new.Rate it:

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GI canused to refer sardonically to shells fired by the German Army in World War IRate it:

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Go for BrokeTo strive hard or risk everything to achieve a big goal, toil hard to get somethingRate it:

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go out on a limbTo take a risk.Rate it:

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go to the mattressesTo go to war; to use ruthless tactics; to act without restraint.Rate it:

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gravy trainAn occupation or any lucrative endeavor that generates considerable income whilst requiring little effort and carrying little risk.Rate it:

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Handwriting on the WallSomething indicates that a bad is going to happen, a warning of risk and problemRate it:

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have one foot on a banana peelTo be at risk of sudden change; to be in an unstable state.Rate it:

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hazard payAdditional compensation provided to employees who perform perilous or high-risk duties or work under considerable physical hardship or constraintsRate it:

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hedge one's betsTo reduce the risk of making a mistake, by keeping one's options open.Rate it:

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hell in a hand basketto go to one's doom, to deteriorate quickly, to proceed on a course to disaster. The phrase go to hell in a handbasket is an American phrase which came into general use during the American Civil War, though its popularity has spread into other countries.Rate it:

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hospital passA throw that stays in the air long enough that it allows too many people to get underneath it, increasing the risk of injury and a trip to the hospital. Thus, a hospital pass.Rate it:

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il sortirent tambour battant, mèche alluméeThey went out with all the honours of war.Rate it:

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it was worth itit deserved it The phrase "it was worth it" is a common expression used to indicate that the effort, time, or cost of something was justified by the outcome or result. It suggests that the benefits or rewards of an experience, action, or decision outweighed the challenges or sacrifices involved. The phrase is often used to express satisfaction, contentment, or a sense of accomplishment after completing a challenging task, achieving a goal, or experiencing a positive outcome. For example, someone who has just finished a difficult workout might say, "It was worth it. I feel great!" Or, a traveler who has just returned from an amazing trip might say, "It was worth it, even though it was expensive." The phrase can also be used to justify or defend a decision that may have negative consequences or be seen as controversial. For example, a business owner who has just taken a significant financial risk might say, "It was worth it in the end. We've seen a significant increase in revenue." Overall, the phrase "it was worth it" suggests that the rewards or benefits of an experience, action, or decision outweighed the challenges or sacrifices involved. It is often used to express satisfaction, contentment, or a sense of accomplishment, and it can also be used to justify or defend a decision.Rate it:

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jouer gros jeu(lit.) To play for high stakes; (fig.) To risk very much in an attempt.Rate it:

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lawyer upTo conduct matters in accord with legal formalities or so as to avoid legal risk.Rate it:

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lay offTo place all or part of a bet with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.Rate it:

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lay on the lineTo risk.Rate it:

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lean intoTo accept something negative but unchangeable; to find a way to benefit from, or alleviate the harm of, risk, uncertainty and difficult situations.Rate it:

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make love, not warA hippie anti-war slogan encouraging love and peace.Rate it:

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man-of-warA jellyfish-like marine cnidarian of the family Physaliidae, a Portuguese man-of-war or Pacific man-of-war.Rate it:

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man-of-warUsed other than as an idiom: see man, of, war. (A military man.)Rate it:

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man-of-warA man of war bird, a magnificent frigatebird.Rate it:

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man-of-warAn armed naval vessel, primarily one armed with cannon and propelled by sails.Rate it:

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minitari (minari) alicui mortem, crucem et tormenta, bellumto threaten some one with death, crucifixion, torture, war.Rate it:

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mittere ad bellumto send to the war.Rate it:

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navis longaa man-of-war.Rate it:

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never fight a land war in AsiaDon't bite off more than you can chew; don't start a fight that is too big to win.Rate it:

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new townA town built to address housing shortages post World War II.Rate it:

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No Skin off Your NosePoses no risk or concern to anyone, It will not affect you, no harm to anyoneRate it:

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Nothing Ventured, Nothing GainedIf you don’t take a risk, you’ll not get any reward, if you don’t try something, you won’t get any gainRate it:

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nullum periculum recusare proto avoid no risk in order to...Rate it:

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omni studio in (ad) bellum incumbereto carry on a war energetically.Rate it:

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omnia bello flagrant or ardent (Fam. 4. 1. 2)everywhere the torch of war is flaming.Rate it:

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on one's own accountAt one's own risk.Rate it:

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on thin iceIn a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.Rate it:

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one must fight the beast of brutality, to defend one’s stance on neutralityWhen war is thrust upon a nation by another belligerent nation, a neutral nation suffers a dilemma of the collective state conscience.Rate it:

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payer de sa personneTo bravely expose oneself to danger; To risk one’s skin.Rate it:

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Pen is Mightier than the SwordWords have more power than war, to influence with ones words not with fightRate it:

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pericula subire, adire, suscipereto incur danger, risk.Rate it:

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periculum facere alicuius reito make trial of; to risk.Rate it:

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