Phrase guide

high-risk, high-reward

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Involving significant potential for loss but also offering the possibility of substantial gains or benefits if successful.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I warned him that this was a high-risk, high reward situation and that he should be prepared to lose it all.

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Antonyms: none provided

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