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crapshoot
(crap|shoot)
Pronunciation:
/ˈkrapʃuːtə/
noun
North American
a game of craps.
informal
a risky or uncertain matter:
skiing here can be a bit of a crapshoot at any time
Derivatives
crapshooter
noun
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