take one's chances



take one's chances

Accept the risks, resign oneself to whatever happens, as in I've no idea whether this scheme will work; I'll just take my chances. [Early 1300s]
See also: chance, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kain-Biblical Greek
Pollyannapahl-ee-AN-ə (English)Literature
MellanMEL-anIrish
PricePRIESWelsh
Doyle[dɔil]
Kazimieras-Lithuanian