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
Kemen-Basque
InkeriEENG-ke-reeFinnish
Tipene-Maori
DavyDAY-veeEnglish
PietPEETDutch
Hrodebert-Ancient Germanic