take chances

idiom

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

Examples of take chances in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Ruled by the sun, this Fire sign gravitates toward challenges and is never afraid to take chances — no matter how daunting the path. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 Sports cars have always been what Lamborghini does best, but the company has been willing to take chances from to time. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 July 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 Sep. 2024.

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