safe choice

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familiar · dependable · vanilla · mainstream · sensible · trusted · default · cautious · steady · proven · comfortable · conventional · risk-free · predictable · neutral · backup · fallback · hedge

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risk level

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Stake on uncertain outcome

leap of faith · roll of the dice · long shot · wild card · crapshoot

potential reward

safe choiceswing for the fences

Attempt maximum possible result

moonshot · big bet · going for broke · big swing · stretch goal

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