take a chance
idiom
: 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.
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Rather than take a chance with a jury, the state of Michigan decided to settle the case, but without admitting liability.
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Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Wryly funny and poignantly tender, Frank and Percy is a heartfelt, life-affirming tale about the courage to take a chance on love at any age.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
For those willing to take a chance on these homes, which were built between the end of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, there are options for various tastes.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
After a call with Justine Siegal, WPBL co-founder and the nonprofit organization Baseball For All, Davis decided to take a chance.
—Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Wryly funny and poignantly tender, Frank and Percy is a heartfelt, life-affirming tale about the courage to take a chance on love at any age.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
For those willing to take a chance on these homes, which were built between the end of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, there are options for various tastes.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
After a call with Justine Siegal, WPBL co-founder and the nonprofit organization Baseball For All, Davis decided to take a chance.
—Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Take a chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20chance. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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