take a risk
take a risk
To try to do something for which there is a high probability of a negative or unfortunate outcome. I'm taking a real risk 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 risk now and then.
See also: risk, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take a ˈrisk
,take ˈrisks
do something even though you know that something bad could happen as a result: That’s a risk I’m not prepared to take. You have no right to take risks with other people’s money. OPPOSITE: play (it) safeSee also: risk, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- take a chance
- run the risk of (something)
- run a risk
- run the risk
- go from zero to hero
- read the (hand)writing on the wall
- read the handwriting on the wall
- see the (hand)writing on the wall
- see the writing on the wall
- be in with a chance