take a chance

bet

Risked stake on outcome

• wagerStake on uncertainty
• risk itProceed despite uncertainty
• roll the diceAccept uncertain outcome

long shot · odds · stakes · all in · double down · luck · punt · flutter · wild card · coin flip

hazard

Source of potential harm

• perilSerious threat of harm
• dangerExposure to harm
• uncertaintyState of being unsure

jeopardy · vulnerability · exposure · gambit · calculated risk · daring · boldness · audacity · courage · bravery

jump

Propel oneself airborne

• diveHeadfirst water entry
• plungeSudden steep descent
• go for itEncouragement to attempt

leap of faith · bold move · seize the moment · carpe diem · throw caution · bungee · skydive · freefall · trust fall · sink or swim

enterprise

Commercial undertaking or initiative

• endeavorPurposeful sustained attempt
• startupNew business enterprise
• launchSet into motion

pioneer · explore · expedition · uncharted waters · trailblaze · innovate · speculate · invest · entrepreneurship · bootstrap

seize

Take suddenly, forcibly

• openingGap or start
• momentBrief period of time
• windowGlass-fitted wall opening

prospect · possibility · shot · break · doorway · gateway · golden opportunity · once in a lifetime · now or never · strike while hot

• risksrisk, gamble, bet, wager, risk it
• chanceluck, lottery, dice, randomness, probability
• opportunitygolden opportunity, window of opportunity, opportunity knocks, once in a lifetime, big break
• risk phrasesrisk it all, go for broke, roll the dice, go all in, risk it
• try phrasesgive it a shot, have a go, try your luck, give it a whirl, make an effort
• couragebravery, resilience, fearlessness, boldness, courage