hostage to fortune
Meanings
noun
- An action, promise, or remark that is considered unwise because it could be difficult to fulfil or could cause trouble later on.
- A person or thing whose fate is seen as dependent on chance or luck.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From hostage (“one who is compelled by something, especially something that poses a threat”) + to + fortune (“destiny”).
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