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take a chance

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chanceverb

    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

    "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"

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  1. take a chanceverb

    To risk; to try something risky.

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  1. take a chance

    To take a chance generally means to undertake an action or make a decision despite risks, uncertainties or potential for failure. It involves bravely facing a situation and embracing the possibility of different outcomes, including those that may lead to loss or harm, in the hope of achieving positive and beneficial results.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of take a chance in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of take a chance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of take a chance in a Sentence

  1. Irene Skinner:

    I don't want to take a chance and put myself at risk, nor my kids, nor my mother.

  2. Dusty Baker:

    It has more to do with Michael, the workload on Michael’s legs, don’t forget he’s coming off that hammy. You’ve got to pick your poison. Do I give up some defense or do I take a chance on losing Michael? I’m more worried about that. We’re trying to protect Michael and keep his bat in the lineup at the same time.

  3. Vijay Shekhar Sharma:

    If you don't give yourself a chance, who will ? If you don't take a chance, who will ? and I think you should take a chance on you.

  4. Laura Lawson:

    Say yes to life more, don't wait until it's too late to do everything you want to do. Take a chance and enjoy your life, as you only get one.

  5. Steve Weatherford:

    This 24 year old giving up his career is a dramatic statement and something to be reckoned with, we'll see more and more poor kids populate the game. Middle income kids will say,' I have a choice and I don't want to take a chance of shortening my life.' .


Translations for take a chance

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  • поемам риск, рискувамBulgarian
  • es darauf ankommen lassenGerman
  • ριψοκινδυνεύω, ρισκάρωGreek
  • tente ta chanceFrench
  • rischiareItalian
  • waag een kansDutch
  • рисковать, попробуйRussian
  • ta en chansSwedish
  • ఒక సారి ప్రయత్నించుTelugu

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