take a risk



take a risk

To try to do something for which there is a high probability of a negative or unfortunate outcome. I'm taking a real risk hiring this guy, so you had better be right about him. You're never going to find real success unless you're willing to take a risk now and then.
See also: risk, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bhavna-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam
EliinaE-lee:-nahFinnish
Araminta-English (Rare)
Fishke-Yiddish
IstvÁN-Hungarian
Ace (1)AYSEnglish