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1 on spec
adv BrE infmlHe bought oil shares on spec — Когда он приобрел акции нефтяных компаний, он, конечно, рисковал
We didn't know whether you would be at home or not. We just called on spec — Мы не знали, будешь ты дома или нет, и зашли на всякий случай
For five years I read on average thirty plays a week, unsolicited plays sent in on spec by hopeful writers — Уже в течение пяти лет я прочитываю за неделю в среднем тридцать пьес, которыми меня заваливают начинающие писатели в надежде на удачу
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2 on spec
на авось (рискнуть в надежде на что-либо)You could always turn up at the airport on spec and see what's available on the day.
I didn't have an appointment, but I went along on spec and they were able to give me one.
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