risky business

noun

: a situation or activity that involves the possibility of being hurt

Love is a risky business.

Examples of risky business in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Making a drama about a living king and queen is a risky business, as the show’s producers are well aware. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Which is pretty risky business — these products are Mielle’s best-sellers and fear of losing access to the original formula has struck nerves in the past. — James Manso, Allure, 3 Aug. 2026

The risks of mixing love and money Turning true love into true profit can be a risky business. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 25 June 2026

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. — Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026

Rhymes for risky business

• agribusiness
• nonbusiness