English Explanatory Dictionary

play with house money

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be in a situation where little or no personal risk can be incurred.
  2. To act as though little or no risk can be incurred.

Word forms

play with house money plays with house money playing with house money played with house money

Etymology

Referring to a casino, where gambling one's winnings from the casino ("the house") may feel less risky than gambling the money that one brought from outside.

Antonyms

have skin in the game

Related words

bet the farm
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