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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An entrepreneurial spirit sees a problem or gap in the market and is willing to take a risk on a creative, out-of-the-box solution.
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The Editors, Outside Online, 10 Apr. 2025
Without many other natural options on the bench — apart from Fran Garcia — Ancelotti had to take a risk at left-back with David Alaba.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Creators and fans alike will be less likely to take a risk on crowdfunding.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
And with what’s likely to be a massive budget, this felt like the perfect mandate to take a risk on some new, talented faces in prominent roles.
—Susan Akyeampong, refinery29.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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The Editors, Outside Online, 10 Apr. 2025
Without many other natural options on the bench — apart from Fran Garcia — Ancelotti had to take a risk at left-back with David Alaba.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Creators and fans alike will be less likely to take a risk on crowdfunding.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
And with what’s likely to be a massive budget, this felt like the perfect mandate to take a risk on some new, talented faces in prominent roles.
—Susan Akyeampong, refinery29.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Take a risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20risk. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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