take chances

idiom

: to do things that are risky or dangerous
He's not afraid to take chances.

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Brands that thrive this year will be the ones that go rogue: that push boundaries and take chances on bold storytelling that feels real and unapologetic. Steven Le Vine, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025 Employers are hesitant to take chances on unconventional candidates, often prioritizing those with highly specialized experience. Maria Alonso, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Thomas encouraged Taurus to take chances, Gemini to open up to others, Virgos to have more fun and Aquarius to practice self-love and reflection. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 That test was less a measure of the astronauts’ cognitive skills than their willingness to take chances in pursuit of a larger reward as opposed to playing it safe for a smaller but guaranteed one. Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take chances 

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“Take chances.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20chances. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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