at a venture

prep_phrase

Etymology

From earlier at adventure, with the same meaning, from Anglo-Norman and Old French a l'aventure (“at random”).

  1. derived from a l'aventure

Definitions

  1. at random, without application of due thought, haphazardly or recklessly

    • For my own part, I never in my life began a letter more at a venture than the present.
    • He had nothing better to do than to take chance for his guide, and to go at a venture through the streets of the city.

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