Hostage to fortune

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAn action, promise, or remark that is considered unwise because it could be difficult to fulfil or could cause trouble later on.

"He was very cautious with his words and gave no hostages to fortune."

2.NounA person or thing whose fate is seen as dependent on chance or luck.

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