risky business
noun
: a situation or activity that involves the possibility of being hurt
Love is a risky business.
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Using Airbnb homes as robot testing grounds without the hosts’ knowledge or consent would be a risky business move, especially because any damage caused by the robots would be suboptimal advertising for robots intended for household use.
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Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Amazon is doing some risky business by having these adorable Anrabess Ruffle Boxer Shorts on sale for 40 percent off.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
For farmers who planted orchards years ago expecting a buyer at harvest, the closure adds new uncertainty to an already risky business.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
All of this is risky business for those who operate buildings that are 80 to 100 years old.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Amazon is doing some risky business by having these adorable Anrabess Ruffle Boxer Shorts on sale for 40 percent off.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
For farmers who planted orchards years ago expecting a buyer at harvest, the closure adds new uncertainty to an already risky business.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
All of this is risky business for those who operate buildings that are 80 to 100 years old.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for risky business
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“Risky business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risky%20business. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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