Definitions from Wiktionary (Russian roulette)
▸ noun: (idiomatic, games) A deadly game in which a person loads a single bullet in the cylinder of a revolver, spins the cylinder so that the bullet's location is unknown, points the muzzle at his/her head, and pulls the trigger. In its most lethal form, played by multiple participants each of whom takes a turn until the weapon discharges.
▸ noun: (figurative) Any activity, especially a needless one, that carries a high risk of death or disaster.
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▸ noun: (idiomatic, games) A deadly game in which a person loads a single bullet in the cylinder of a revolver, spins the cylinder so that the bullet's location is unknown, points the muzzle at his/her head, and pulls the trigger. In its most lethal form, played by multiple participants each of whom takes a turn until the weapon discharges.
▸ noun: (figurative) Any activity, especially a needless one, that carries a high risk of death or disaster.
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roulette,
roly-poly,
Russian doll,
autorifle,
Vatican roulette,
rat shot,
dice run,
roscoe,
round robin,
random,
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