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

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

Premiering in the main competition at Locarno, this is challenging arthouse fare of the type that may need continued festival exposure and accolades to persuade distributors to take a chance on it. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Garver's track record explains why the Yankees were willing to take a chance. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Rather than let the idea fade, Gad decided to take a chance and pitch it directly to the Spaceballs creator himself. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for take a chance

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