take chances

idiom

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

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Accepting the best limited series award, Gadd urged the makers of television to take chances. Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024 Taking seriously the fear that dominates Israeli and Palestinian lives today, the parties must not take chances on new complex security structures. Natan Sachs, Foreign Affairs, 19 Jan. 2024 When developing this strategy, focus on how the additional company can stretch your team’s abilities to collectively challenge the status quo. • Be willing to take chances. Linda De Jesus, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 Less than a month before the season opener at Detroit, McVay cannot afford to take chances. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 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 17 Nov. 2024.

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