take a chance

US /teɪk ə tʃæns/

UK /teɪk ə tʃæns/

1.

to do something that involves risk

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I decided to take a chance and invest in the new startup.

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You have to take a chance if you want to succeed.

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risk it gamble venture take a leap of faith chance it

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chance by chance stand a chance on the off chance fat chance have a chance take