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

Self-consciousness has embedded itself too deeply in our collective culture, replacing the abandon needed to strive without embarrassment, or take a chance on the choice that doesn’t feel the safest. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026

Mars challenges restrictive Saturn, putting your desire to take a chance against someone else’s need for reassurance. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026

The charter Girardeau sailed with was about four miles out and almost at the its trip when word of the hammerhead was radioed out — the crew decided to take a chance and sped up the coast 15 minutes to see the shark still sauntering in the sea. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026

For multi-device users and frequent presenters, that versatility may well be reason enough to take a chance on the campaign. — New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for take a chance

• microfinance
• advance
• askance
• enhance
• expanse
• finance
• freelance
• mischance
• perchance
• romance
• circumstance
• esperance