take a chance

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do something that could be dangerous or risky

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Sometimes life can be easy. We know exactly what to do and when to do it. But most of the time, it can be hard to know the right thing to do. We never really know if something is good or bad unless we try it. In some situations, the best choice is just to take a chance.

To take a chance means to do something that might not be successful because you hope that a good thing will happen after. For example, if you do not like working at your job, you could take a chance and try to find one you like better. It’s dangerous, because you need a job to make money, but you might get a new, better job. Or, if you really like a person, you could take a chance and ask him or her out.

Actor Christopher Walken says he is not very good at knowing what will happen in the future. But, he thinks that if you are willing to take a chance on something new, it might work out for the best.

Do you normally like to take a chance, or do you prefer to make safe choices?

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“Jerry took a chance and asked Marilyn to marry him. She said yes!”

“Take a chance, and do what you want.”

“My grandfather told me I shouldn’t be afraid to take a chance.”