take a chance

1. Risk something, gamble, as in I'll take a chance that he'll be on the next plane. [c. 1900]

Example Sentences

Looking for work now, he doesn’t see the same willingness by companies to take a chance on someone whose résumé isn’t a perfect match to the job description.

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I cannot take a chance of someone hitting the car, so I only drive it on these roads.

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"Your safety is paramount so absolutely don't take a chance with these warnings in place," she said.

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They can either play it safe and pick an old favorite, or take a chance on something new.

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“Born and raised in Pittsburgh, I’m grateful to the University of Pittsburgh for taking a chance on me when so many others wouldn’t,” Donald said in a statement.

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