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To bet on a long shot

To wager on something with a very low probability of winning but a high potential payout.

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banana

Go to last place!

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star

Double points!

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shark

Other team loses 5 points!

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thief

Give points!

boom

Lose 50 points!

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star

Double points!

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shark

Other team loses 5 points!

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baam

Lose 25 points!

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To push your luck

To take a risk and continue to do something that has been successful, even though it's likely to fail or have a negative outcome if you keep going. This is ofte

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To have a good hand

To be in a favorable position with a strong set of advantages.

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To be a wild card

To be an unpredictable factor or a person whose actions are difficult to foresee.

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To hedge your bets

To reduce your risk of loss by making multiple bets or investments, often on opposing outcomes.

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A sure thing

Something that is certain to happen or succeed; a bet that is almost guaranteed to win.

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To play for high stakes

To be involved in a situation where the potential outcomes, both good and bad, are very significant.

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To play with house money

To gamble with money that has been won, rather than with your original stake. This phrase is used to describe a feeling of being less concerned about losing bec

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