play with house money
The phrase "play with house money" originates from gambling, where it refers to using winnings rather than one's own initial stake, implying reduced personal risk.
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Definition
B2Gambling
(informal)To use winnings to continue gambling, reducing the risk of personal financial loss.
Example
- After winning the first round, he decided to play with house money.
B2Finance
(informal)To invest or spend money that was gained unexpectedly, minimizing the risk of personal loss.
Example
- She invested her bonus in stocks, feeling like she was playing with house money.
B2General
(informal)To take risks using resources that are not part of one's initial investment, thus feeling less concerned about potential losses.
Example
- He approached the new project with confidence, knowing he was playing with house money.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "play with house money":
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