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press (one's) luck
press (one's) luck
To risk losing the good favor or fortune one has garnered thus far by brashly or overconfidently seeking more. I know you're in the boss's good graces now, but don't press your luck: she's been known to turn on people for getting too cocky. I've had some good winnings at blackjack, but I don't think I should press my luck any further.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Erling | | ER-ling | Swedish, Norwegian, Danish |
| Edur | | - | Basque |
| Roul | | - | Medieval French, Medieval English |
| Leudbald | | - | Ancient Germanic |
| Jack | | [dʒæk] | |
| Avetis | | - | Armenian |