Definitions from Wiktionary (hostage to fortune)
▸ noun: (chiefly British) An action, promise, or remark that is considered unwise because it could be difficult to fulfil or could cause trouble later on.
▸ noun: (chiefly US) A person or thing whose fate is seen as dependent on chance or luck.
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▸ noun: (chiefly British) An action, promise, or remark that is considered unwise because it could be difficult to fulfil or could cause trouble later on.
▸ noun: (chiefly US) A person or thing whose fate is seen as dependent on chance or luck.
Similar:
fool's bargain,
Queen's hard bargain,
fool's errand,
hospital pass,
Jeopardy,
trouble,
mistrade,
mispromise,
charter,
predicament,
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