crapshooter

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Shipped to the Pacific before finishing Harvard, he came out of the war a radioman third class and crapshooter first class.

From Time Magazine Archive

The fastest and most dangerous market ride is in "puts & calls," which is much like betting that a crapshooter does or doesn't make his point.

From Time Magazine Archive

Years later the student has become district attorney, the crapshooter a top-money gambler.

From Time Magazine Archive

Says a politician who knows both men: "Ben is a crapshooter, and I get the distinct impression that Lloyd doesn't want to shoot craps."

From Time Magazine Archive

She was like a crapshooter when he keeps calling to the dice: "Come, seven—come on, come on!"

From Somewhere in Red Gap by Wilson, Harry Leon