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  1. 07-Apr-2011, 22:53 #1
    navi tasan
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    Default gambling man

    If I call somebody a "gambling man" does that imply necessarily that he is a professional gambler?
    Could that expression not be used for someone who gambles from time to time?
  2. 07-Apr-2011, 23:00 #2
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    Default Re: gambling man

    You're right. It doesn't imply that he is a professional gambler.
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    Default Re: gambling man

    It doesn't have to involve actual gambling for money. It could be used just for a person who takes risks in his life.
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