All In" (Poker Idioms)
"Go all in."
Answer: To commit fully to something, risking everything.
Conversation Q: "Have you ever ‘gone all in’ on a decision (like a job, relationship, or investment)? What happened?
"Roll the dice."
Answer: To take a risky chance.
Conversation Q: "When was the last time you ‘rolled the dice’ on a decision? Was it worth it?
"Bet the farm."
Answer: To risk everything on one big gamble.
Conversation Q: "Would you ever ‘bet the farm’ on a business idea? Why/why not?"
"Play your cards close to your chest."
Answer: To hide your plans or feelings.
Conversation Q: "In Korean culture, is it better to be open or secretive in business? Why?"
"The roll of the dice."
Answer: A situation where luck decides the outcome.
Conversation Q: "Do you believe life is more about luck or hard work? Why?"
"Double or nothing."
Answer: A gamble where you either win twice as much or lose everything.
Conversation Q: "Have you ever done a ‘double or nothing’ challenge (in games, money, etc.)?"
"Wild card."
Answer: An unpredictable person or factor.
Conversation Q: "Who is the ‘wild card’ in your friend group? Describe them!"
"Throw the dice."
Answer: To take a big risk for a possible reward.
Conversation Q: "Would you ‘throw the dice’ on moving abroad for a job? Why/why not?"
"Go for broke."
Answer: To risk everything for success.
Conversation Q: "When is it okay to ‘go for broke’ in life? Share an example."
"Tip your hand."
Answer: To accidentally reveal your plans.
Conversation Q: "Have you ever ‘tipped your hand’ in a negotiation? What happened?"
Let the dice fall where they may."
Answer: Accept whatever happens without trying to control it.
Conversation Q: "Are you someone who plans everything or ‘lets the dice fall’? Give an example."
Put all your eggs in one basket."
Answer: To risk everything on a single plan.
Conversation Q: "Is it better to specialize deeply (‘one basket’) or try many things? Why?"
"Bluff."
Answer: To pretend you’re stronger/smarter than you are.
Conversation Q: "Is bluffing acceptable in games or business? Why/why not?"
"A dicey character."
Answer: Someone who takes reckless risks.
Conversation Q: "Do you know anyone who’s a ‘dicey character’? How do you handle them?"
"Betting your shirt."
Answer: To risk everything you own.
Conversation Q: "What’s something you’d never ‘bet your shirt’ on? Why?"