risk it
Throw caution aside
To risk it is to take a chance despite potential negative consequences, proceeding with an action when the outcome is uncertain: I know it might rain, but let's risk it.
Often implies a deliberate choice to accept danger or failure for possible reward: The passport might be expired, but I'll risk it.
- gambleStake on uncertain outcome
- dareChallenge to act boldly
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- take the plungeCommit after hesitation
- leapSudden springing movement
leap of faith · bold · wager · venture · sink or swim · plunge · bet · high stakes · stakes · on the line · fearless · brave · no guts no glory · reckless · throw caution · live dangerously · all in · do or die
- risksgamble, bet, wager, take a chance, hazard
- risk phrasestake a chance, take a gamble, go for broke, roll the dice, go all in
boldness vs. caution in decision-making
risk itplay it safe
Avoid unnecessary chances
play safe · err on the side of caution · hedge your bets · be careful · cover your bases