Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ball-the-jack
idiom
/bɔːl ðə dʒæk/
Definition
To take a chance or to gamble in a way that may not seem rational.
Examples
- He decided to ball-the-jack by investing in a start-up company without thorough research.
- Sometimes you have to ball-the-jack if you want to achieve your dreams.
- When they took out a second mortgage to travel the world, friends warned them they were balling the jack.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a situation where someone is taking a risk, especially in gambling or making bold choices in life.
Synonyms
- take a risk
- gamble
- take a leap of faith
