hostage to fortune
The phrase "hostage to fortune" is used to describe actions or statements that may lead to unforeseen problems or make someone vulnerable to unpredictable outcomes.
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Definition
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(chiefly British)An action, promise, or remark that could cause future difficulties or problems.
Example
- By promising to finish the project by next week, he made himself a hostage to fortune.
C2General
(chiefly US)A person or thing whose success or failure depends on luck or external factors.
Example
- The new company's future is a hostage to fortune, relying heavily on market trends.
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