take a chance

Definition

To risk doing something; to try something risky.

Example Sentences

• "He took a chance by supporting the unknown artist."
• "He took a chance on me, gave me an opportunity to get into management, the opportunity I wanted, which could not have been an easy decision to make."
• "[…] say they will tend to play it safe, relying on sure-fire box-office hits and refusing to take a chance on experimental works, which almost are always box-office failures."