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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Experts warn that’s a risky move.
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
While plenty of risks remain — Milei’s party will still be in the minority in Argentina’s national legislature, and the South American nation remains deeply indebted — for now Bessent’s risky move looks to be another win, decades after his involvement in a legendary bet against the UK pound.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
This can be a risky move — accounts aren’t always settled as hoped, which could leave you in a worse financial position, some experts say.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
As good as Finnie has been, relying on a 20-year-old rookie in such a prominent role is a risky move for a team with playoff hopes.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
While plenty of risks remain — Milei’s party will still be in the minority in Argentina’s national legislature, and the South American nation remains deeply indebted — for now Bessent’s risky move looks to be another win, decades after his involvement in a legendary bet against the UK pound.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
This can be a risky move — accounts aren’t always settled as hoped, which could leave you in a worse financial position, some experts say.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
As good as Finnie has been, relying on a 20-year-old rookie in such a prominent role is a risky move for a team with playoff hopes.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Risky move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risky%20move. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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