risky move
noun
: an action that may result in something bad or unpleasant happening
It's a risky move for the company.
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Simeone made a triple switch at the break, sending on Sorloth to form a three-man front line with Griezmann and Alvarez — a risky move, but Atletico had little left to lose.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Going against someone like Michaels is a risky move for any comedian to make—but O’Brien’s career has been defined by his steadfast commitment to the bit, no matter how unusual or even off-putting.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
Although cleared by both performers beforehand, the company's decision to incorporate such a sensitive topic into a routine women's title feud was a risky move, highlighting the potential for real-life emotions to intensify on-screen rivalries.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Also worth recognizing is the super risky move Kamilla made by pointing out to Shauhin and Joe that Thomas was lying about his Journey visit.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Going against someone like Michaels is a risky move for any comedian to make—but O’Brien’s career has been defined by his steadfast commitment to the bit, no matter how unusual or even off-putting.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
Although cleared by both performers beforehand, the company's decision to incorporate such a sensitive topic into a routine women's title feud was a risky move, highlighting the potential for real-life emotions to intensify on-screen rivalries.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Also worth recognizing is the super risky move Kamilla made by pointing out to Shauhin and Joe that Thomas was lying about his Journey visit.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Risky move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risky%20move. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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