wheel of fortune

The term "wheel of fortune" can refer to a literal game device, a metaphor for fate, or a symbolic tarot card representing life's cyclical nature.

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(common)A large, spinning wheel used in game shows or carnivals to determine prizes or outcomes based on where it stops.

Contestants on the game show eagerly awaited their turn to spin the wheel of fortune.

(metaphorical)A concept representing the unpredictable nature of fate, where circumstances can change suddenly and dramatically.

Many ancient philosophers wrote about the wheel of fortune and its impact on human life.

(symbolic)A tarot card symbolizing change, cycles, and the inevitability of life's ups and downs.

Drawing the Wheel of Fortune card in a tarot reading often signifies upcoming changes and the need for adaptability.

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