Collocation
take a chance
to do something that involves risk or uncertainty, hoping for a good result
Definition
'take a chance' is a common English collocation. to do something that involves risk or uncertainty, hoping for a good result
take + a chance (on + someone/something / to + verb)
“I decided to take a chance on the new restaurant, and it was excellent.”
Examples
- Sometimes you just have to take a chance and apply for the job you want.
- She took a chance on a small startup and became employee number three.
- He is not sure it will work, but he will take a chance anyway.
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- We took a chance by booking flights without flexible dates.
- If you take a chance on this plan, be ready for a few surprises.
- They are taking a chance on a rookie goalkeeper in the final.
- I would rather take a chance now than regret it later.
- After years of saving, she finally took a chance to start her own business.
- We are willing to take a chance on you, but we need honesty from the start.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with