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a pack of cards is the devil's prayer book
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it is ill jesting with edged tools
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a ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what a ship is for
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a wager is a fool's argument
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he who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount
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lose the horse or win the saddle
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nothing ventured, nothing gained
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the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet
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if you do not speculate, you cannot accumulate
a pack of cards is the devil's prayer book
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/ɐ pˈæk ʌv kˈɑːɹdz ɪz ðə dˈɛvəlz pɹˈɛɹ bˈʊk/
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used to suggest that gambling can be addictive and can lead people to engage in other vices or immoral activities

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I know some people who refuse to play card games because they believe that a pack of cards is the devil's prayer book.
it is ill jesting with edged tools
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/ɪt ɪz ˈɪl dʒˈɛstɪŋ mˈɛdlɪŋ wɪð ˈɛdʒd tˈuːlz/
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used to warn against making jokes or jests about serious or dangerous matters, implying that casual or lighthearted engagement with dangerous people or things can be risky or even harmful

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It is ill jesting with edged tools.
a ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what a ship is for
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/ɐ ʃˈɪp ɪn ɐ hˈɑːɹbɚɹ ɪz sˈeɪf bˌʌt ðæt ɪz nˌɑːt wˌʌt ɐ ʃˈɪp ɪz fɔːɹ/
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used to imply that it is not enough to simply stay safe and comfortable; in order to achieve our full potential, we must take risks and step outside of our comfort zones

a wager is a fool's argument
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/ɐ wˈeɪdʒɚɹ ɪz ɐ fˈuːlz ˈɑːɹɡjuːmənt/
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used to point out the potential negative outcomes or drawbacks of engaging in gambling or reckless behavior

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I keep telling him that a wager is a fool's argument, but he never listens.
he who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount
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/hiː hˌuː ɹˈaɪdz ɐ tˈaɪɡɚɹ ɪz ɐfɹˈeɪd tə dɪsmˈaʊnt/
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used to imply that someone engaged in a dangerous or risky endeavor may find it difficult to quit or change course, even if they want to, due to the potential consequences of doing so

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He knew that he had made a mistake by getting involved in the risky business venture, but he was too afraid to back out because he who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount.
lose the horse or win the saddle
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/lˈuːz ðə hˈɔːɹs ɔːɹ wˈɪn ðə sˈædəl/
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used to warn that in a risky situation, one may have to choose between losing what they already have or taking a chance to gain something else

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He had to decide whether to continue his education and pursue his dream career or take a job offer that would provide immediate financial stability - it was a lose the horse or win the saddle choice.
nothing ventured, nothing gained
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/nˈʌθɪŋ vˈɛntʃɚd nˈʌθɪŋ ɡˈeɪnd/
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used to imply that one must dare to take risks in order to achieve something or to be successful

the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet
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/ðə kˈæt wʊd ˈiːt fˈɪʃ bˌʌt wʊd nˌɑːt wˈɛt hɜː fˈiːt/
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used to imply that one desires something but lacks the willingness to put in effort or take risks to achieve it, suggesting a lack of ambition or laziness

if you do not speculate, you cannot accumulate
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/ɪf juː duːnˌɑːt spˈɛkjʊlˌeɪt juː kænˈɑːt ɐkjˈuːmjʊlˌeɪt/
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used to imply that in order to achieve success or acquire valuable things or experiences, one must be willing to take risks and try new things

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