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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ambrosius	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
ÍVarr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Guy	GIE (English), GEE (French)	English, French
Ishvi	-	Biblical
Willamar	-	Ancient Germanic
Sidonius	-	Late Roman