as in gamble
a risky undertaking
there are almost no sure bets in the movie business—almost everything is a crapshoot
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Recent Examples of crapshoot
Presumably, its hosts could be trusted not to say anything irresponsible on the air — guests are always a crapshoot — but everything anyone says is under far greater scrutiny right now.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024
After the first selection, the first half of the first round appears to be a complete crapshoot.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
If Tampa is running away with its game, this will be more of a crapshoot.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2024
Being Too Specific About Your Travel Dates Booking plane tickets with points or miles can be a total crapshoot.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024
After the first selection, the first half of the first round appears to be a complete crapshoot.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
If Tampa is running away with its game, this will be more of a crapshoot.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2024
Being Too Specific About Your Travel Dates Booking plane tickets with points or miles can be a total crapshoot.
—Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for crapshoot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crapshoot
Noun
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Vitor is right not to accept it, but to come out publicly like this could be the biggest gamble of his Wolves career.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trending on Billboard The gamble met with mixed results initially.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With drivers such as Ross Chastain and Daniel Suárez, the team has not only demonstrated competitiveness but also introduced its innovative ventures like Project 91.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Spotlight on Maryland is a joint venture by FOX45 News and The Baltimore Sun.—
Patrick Hauf,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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From renovating their homes to relocating entirely, the constant moves have sparked much speculation.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Grammy-winning singer returned to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, more than a year after she was first spotted in the stands as romance speculation swirled.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Crapshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crapshoot. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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