run the risk
Invite potential consequences
To run the risk of something is to do something that exposes you to possible harm or loss: You run the risk of getting caught if you cheat.
The phrase emphasizes that danger is a known possibility being accepted or ignored.
Often used as a warning: If you don't back up your files, you run the risk of losing everything.
- jeopardizePut at risk
- endangerTo put at risk
- take a chanceAccept risk willingly
- push your luckRisk losing gains by continuing
- hazardSource of potential harm
tempt fate · edge · chance · dare · play with fire · dice with death · live dangerously · roll the dice · high stakes · consequence · thin ice · skating on thin ice · imperil · repercussion · tightrope · venture · go out on a limb · ask for it
run the riskplay it safe
Avoid unnecessary chances
err on the side of caution · hedge one's bets · play safe · cover one's bases · safeguard
run the risktread carefully
Move with deliberate caution
play safe · hold back · refrain · abstain · think twice
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