crapshoot

[krap-shoot] / ˈkræpˌʃut /

NOUN

big chance

Synonyms

STRONG

risk

WEAK

iffy proposition risky business shot in the dark spin of the roulette wheel

Example Sentences

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Trying to hit the sweet spot of being sick enough to need the transplant but well enough to tolerate the surgery is a crapshoot worthy of regulation by the gambling authorities.

From Washington Post

The fact that NBCUniversal is even considering the move adds to an already extremely confusing streaming landscape, where it’s often a crapshoot if you’ll find a movie on the streaming service you’d expect.

From The Verge

The postseason crapshoot, where the variables are magnified and the regular season becomes moot.

From Los Angeles Times

"I think overtime is a crapshoot, especially three-on-three, right? So, you might as well just go out there and play aggressive," Stastny said.

From Fox News

“I think overtime is a crapshoot, especially three-on-three, right? So, you might as well just go out there and play aggressive,” Stastny said.

From Washington Times