take chances

idiom

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

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This also gives studios the freedom to take chances on untested creative voices. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024 To pull off surprise wins, underdogs need to take chances! Jordan Brenner, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024 But Sensor, a fairly recent work, shows that Ito is willing to take chances in regards to his output and the expectations of it. Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024 Accepting the best limited series award, Gadd urged the makers of television to take chances. Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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