leave nothing to chance
phrase
: to prepare for everything possible
We planned for everything and left nothing to chance.
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But improvisation is a good word because a jazz player can be incredibly precise, leave nothing to chance and yet be totally free to improvise.
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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“Leave nothing to chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20nothing%20to%20chance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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