take a flyer
Bet on chance
To take a flyer is to take a chance on something uncertain or risky, especially a speculative investment or gamble: I decided to take a flyer on that startup.
The phrase suggests acting on a hunch rather than careful analysis.
Sometimes spelled take a flier.
risk
Stake on uncertain outcome
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- leapSudden springing movement
- speculationUnproven theorizing or risky investment
- ventureRisky new undertaking
wager · bet · punt · long shot · outside chance · roll the dice · shot in the dark · wild card
gamble
Stake on uncertain outcome
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- leapSudden springing movement
- speculationUnproven theorizing or risky investment
venture · wager · bet · punt · long shot · outside chance · roll the dice · shot in the dark · wild card · flier
- 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
risk-taking behavior
take a flyerplay it safe
Avoid unnecessary chances
hedge one's bets · err on the side of caution · stay in one's lane · play the odds · cover one's bases
take, flying, taken, taking, mistaken, flyer, overtake, takes, mistakes