leave nothing to chance

phrase

: to prepare for everything possible
We planned for everything and left nothing to chance.

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But improvisation is a good word because a jazz player can be incredibly precise, leave nothing to chance and yet be totally free to improvise. — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Wanting to leave nothing to chance, Goose (Ruffin Prentiss) spikes Felix’s gum with LSD, but the sabotage backfires when the drugs turn him into an even better pitcher. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 22 May 2025 The Dodgers leave nothing to chance, with Roberts’ answer a possible hint that labeling the next open day in the rotation might be the hard part. — Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2025 The Minnesota Vikings have become a team that wants to cover all its bases and leave nothing to chance. — Steve Silverman, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Play an active role in what unfolds, leave nothing to chance and don’t hesitate to change your mind if necessary. — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024

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“Leave nothing to chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20nothing%20to%20chance. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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