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Meaning of Russian roulette | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A deadly game in which a person loads a single bullet in the cylinder of a revolver, spins the cylinder so that the bullet's location is unknown, points the muzzle at his/her head, and pulls the trigger. In its most lethal form, played by multiple participants each of whom takes a turn until the weapon discharges.
    idiomatic, uncountable
  2. Any activity, especially a needless one, that carries a high risk of death or disaster.
    figuratively, uncountable

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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