take chances

idiom

: to do things that are risky or dangerous
He's not afraid to take chances.

Examples of take chances in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
But that’s all the more reason to take chances and risk for big rewards. Mike Kaye september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025 But these low-risk hi jinx will encourage your own littles to try new things and take chances for the adventure of learning and saving friends. Katie Grant, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025 With the success of TV shows like Hacks and The White Lotus, which explore the beautifully complicated, often messy inner lives of women who don’t fit the ingenue mold, perhaps more production companies will take chances on similar shows. Sam Reed, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025 Like her popular work with Timberland, which includes glossy, patent leather versions of the brand’s boots and a 14-inch heel, Carter’s Nike debut wasn’t afraid to take chances, which has us even more excited for what’s to come next from the collaboration. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take chances

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Take chances.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20chances. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!