take a chance

phrase

: to do something that could have either good or bad results

She's trying to find a publisher who will take a chance on her book.

It might not work, but it's a chance we'll have to take.

Examples of take a chance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hagaman has the sort of traits another team might be happy to take a chance on. — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Michelle Lynne, the owner of ML Interiors Group, agrees that laundry rooms make for an excellent opportunity to take a chance with design selections. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 July 2026

Still, Kepler’s production in Philadelphia likely went a long way in convincing the Diamondbacks to take a chance on his return. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

So, at this point, the town of Calistoga doesn't seem willing to take a chance that flying cars will be showing up any time soon. — John Ramos, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Rhymes for take a chance

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