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

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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) safe
See also: risk, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • 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