Now that I have saved enough, I am playing with house money.
play with house money
idiomTo be in a situation where little or no personal risk can be incurred.
Origin
disputed originReferring to a casino, where gambling one's winnings from the casino ("the house") may feel less risky than gambling the money that one brought from outside.
After winning the first three rounds of the tournament, the champion felt like she was playing with house money.
With his initial investment already secured in a high-yield account, he felt he was playing with house money while taking risks on the volatile stock market.
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Synonym of bet the farm.
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Last updated April 17, 2026