chance it

Idioms  

1. Take the risk or hazard of, as in I don't know if there's a later bus but let's chance it. The verb to chance alone was so used for a time, as in Let's just chance the rain—I'm not buying a new umbrella! [Late 1800s] Also see take a chance.

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Example Sentences

There’s a strong chance it will never get finished.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

“If I get the chance, it is my duty to speak for Taiwanese society,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

A decision is expected later on Tuesday, but there is the chance it could drag on into Wednesday.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Prediction markets suggest Paramount is now in the driving seat: Polymarket’s event-based contracts implies a 53% chance it closes the deal, compared with odds of 37% for Netflix.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“Mr. Harley-Dickinson used the velocipede to run an errand, but there is a chance it may be stolen property, and now I fear he is being held by the authorities.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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