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Synonyms

chance it

Idioms  

  1. Take the risk or hazard of, as in I don't know if there's a later bus but let's chance it. The verb to chance alone was so used for a time, as in Let's just chance the rain—I'm not buying a new umbrella! [Late 1800s] Also see take a chance.

Example Sentences

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If you have travel insurance, there is a chance it includes conflict-related disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

If the Supreme Court does not give him that chance, it will add to the long list of instances when the law promises one thing but doesn’t deliver it to death row inmates.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

However, power generation capabilities aren’t infinite, and as AI becomes more widespread, there is a greater chance it will outstrip the electricity available.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Whilst Gabrielle will weaken as it travels there is still the chance it will result in a wet and windy end to what has already been a very soggy September in the UK.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

Of course, Malfoy would spread the story as far and wide as he could, but there was always a chance it wouldn’t reach too many Gryffindor ears.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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