take a chance
idiom
: 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.
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While the outfielder might not be the most valuable prospect because of his age, teams like the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies might be willing to take a chance on him in a trade deadline deal.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
So much land that word was dispatched to Europe, promising 320 acres to every family willing to take a chance on a new life overseas.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
New tenants at the plaza like Flower Child and Culinary Dropout show newcomers are willing to take a chance on Nora.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This will give the club more flexibility to take a chance on a top high-school prospect.
—Kansas City Star, 12 July 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
So much land that word was dispatched to Europe, promising 320 acres to every family willing to take a chance on a new life overseas.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
New tenants at the plaza like Flower Child and Culinary Dropout show newcomers are willing to take a chance on Nora.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This will give the club more flexibility to take a chance on a top high-school prospect.
—Kansas City Star, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for take a chance
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“Take a chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20chance. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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