take a chance

Idioms and Phrases

Risk something, gamble, as in I'll take a chance that he'll be on the next plane . [c. 1900]

Example Sentences

These are three reasons why he thinks more people should take a chance on holidaying in Canada.

From BBC

“No one had really ever taken a chance on me since I was a cute 8-year-old,” Stella says.

From Los Angeles Times

Not one store or business in his small Iowa town would take a chance on a young man born without arms.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2018, the Australian was also an offensive lineman with no American football experience, but enough potential for a team to take a chance on him in the seventh round.

From BBC

"It's just honest conversations and people not being afraid to take a chance and to look into things."

From BBC