Gamble away
verb
To lose something valuable, such as money or property, by gambling.
He gambled away all his savings in a casino.
Often appears as...
- gamble away savings
- gamble away fortune
verb
To risk and lose something important or valuable in an attempt to do or achieve something.
He gambled away his chances of promotion by constantly arguing with his boss.
Often appears as...
- gamble away chances
- gamble away opportunity
verb
To lose something valuable, such as money or property, by gambling.
He gambled away all his savings in a casino.
Often appears as...
- gamble away savings
- gamble away fortune
verb
To risk and lose something important or valuable in an attempt to do or achieve something.
He gambled away his chances of promotion by constantly arguing with his boss.
Often appears as...
- gamble away chances
- gamble away opportunity
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Loss
Refers to losing money, often in large amounts, as a consequence of betting.
Despite winning at first, he gambled away his entire inheritance.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Action
The action of 'gambling away' something is usually final, with no way to get it back.
She didn't realize that she was gambling away her family's security.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Outcome
Implies an unfortunate or undesirable result due to gambling.
His addiction led him to gamble away his house and car.
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