take a risk
idiom
: to do something that may result in loss, failure, etc.
Every time you invest money, you're taking a risk.
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Don’t take a risk with your relationships, health or assets.
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Newfound security can encourage you to take a risk.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024
That Pugh would take a risk and rock his exaggerated shoulder straps on Oscars night was a fun and quirky choice.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
Don’t take a risk that can result in physical limitations.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2024
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Newfound security can encourage you to take a risk.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024
That Pugh would take a risk and rock his exaggerated shoulder straps on Oscars night was a fun and quirky choice.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
Don’t take a risk that can result in physical limitations.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2024
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“Take a risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20risk. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
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