Meaning of the word "run the risk of" in English
What does "run the risk of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
run the risk of
US /rʌn ðə rɪsk ʌv/
UK /rʌn ðə rɪsk ɒv/
Idiom
to do something that might have an unpleasant or dangerous result
Example:
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If you don't study, you run the risk of failing the exam.
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They decided to run the risk of bad weather and go hiking.