take a gamble
take a gamble
To do something risky or attempt something that might fail in order for a chance at success, fortune, etc. I know I'm taking a gamble by starting a business in a recession, but I don't want to put off my dream any longer. The coach took a gamble by calling that play, but his team was able to score a touchdown, so it paid off.
See also: gamble, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a whack at (something)
- a necessary evil
- a crack at (someone or something)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
- all for the best