take a chance

take a chance

To try to do something that has a high probability of having a negative or unfortunate outcome. I'm taking a real chance hiring this guy, so you had better be right about him. You're never going to find real success unless you're willing to take a chance now and then.
See also: chance, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take a chance

 and take a risk
to try something where failure or bad fortune is likely. Come on, take a chance. You may lose, but it's worth trying. I'm not reckless, but I don't mind taking a risk now and then.
See also: chance, take
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

take a chance

Risk something, gamble, as in I'll take a chance that he'll be on the next plane. [c. 1900]
See also: chance, take
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

take a ˈchance (on something)

do something without being sure of success: We took a chance on being able to get tickets on the day of the match, but they were sold out.
See also: chance, take

take ˈchances

do risky things: Take no chances: don’t lend money to people you don’t know.
See also: chance, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • take a risk
  • run the risk of (something)
  • run a risk
  • run the risk
  • be in with a chance
  • in with a chance
  • go from zero to hero
  • (one's) number comes up
  • read the handwriting on the wall
  • see the (hand)writing on the wall