take a chance

/teɪk eɪ tʃæns/
/teɪk eɪ tʃɑns/
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Other forms: took a chance; taking a chance; taken a chance; takes a chance

Definitions of take a chance
  1. verb
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
    synonyms: adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, risk, run a risk, take chances
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    types:
    go for broke
    risk everything in one big effort
    luck it, luck through
    act by relying on one's luck
    type of:
    assay, attempt, essay, seek, try
    make an effort or attempt
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