take chances

phrase

: 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

Major labels would rarely take chances on albums as weird as that one again. — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

May warned that if researchers cannot count on funding lasting through a project, universities may be less willing to take chances on innovative science, hire staff or make long-term investments. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Smith is a gambler because of his willingness to throw into coverage and take chances with his big arm. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026

Brands that continue to test the waters and take chances contribute to the cool. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for take chances

• circumstances
• advances
• enhances
• expanses
• finances
• romances
• allegiances
• dances
• glances
• lances
• stances
• trances