play with house money en · VERB
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.
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal) To be in a situation where little or no personal risk can be incurred.
- (idiomatic, informal) To act as though little or no risk can be incurred.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| playing with house money | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| played with house money | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| played with house money | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| plays with house money | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |