take a gamble
idiom
: to do something that could produce a (very) bad or unpleasant result
He was taking a (big) gamble by investing in the struggling young company.
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Liverpool did not want to take a gamble on him not being able to play.
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Alternative captains The lack of an obvious first-choice candidate might be an opportunity to take a gamble.
—Abdul Rehman, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Laying down the House gavel to take a gamble in a crowded primary could be risky.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2024
However, the Mets have the financial flexibility to take a gamble on Bieber depending on how the rest of their rotation is constructed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Tempted to take a gamble?
—USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
When planning their wedding, Lake Tahoe couple Matt and Jessica Grime decided to take a gamble.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
First cloned horse created in Italy Cambiaso decided to take a gamble.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
But at this point, the Warriors must take a gamble to avoid a 3-1 hole.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 May 2023
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Alternative captains The lack of an obvious first-choice candidate might be an opportunity to take a gamble.
—Abdul Rehman, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Laying down the House gavel to take a gamble in a crowded primary could be risky.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2024
However, the Mets have the financial flexibility to take a gamble on Bieber depending on how the rest of their rotation is constructed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Tempted to take a gamble?
—USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
When planning their wedding, Lake Tahoe couple Matt and Jessica Grime decided to take a gamble.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
First cloned horse created in Italy Cambiaso decided to take a gamble.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
But at this point, the Warriors must take a gamble to avoid a 3-1 hole.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 May 2023
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“Take a gamble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20gamble. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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