take a gamble

: to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as

: to seize or capture physically

: to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing

: a distinct or personal point of view, outlook, or assessment

: an act or the action of taking: such as

: the uninterrupted photographing or televising of a scene

: to play a game for money or property

: to bet on an uncertain outcome

: to stake something on a contingency (see contingency 1) : take a chance

: an act having an element of risk

: something chancy

: the playing of a game of chance for stakes