take risks
Venture into uncertainty
To take risks is to do something despite uncertainty or potential negative consequences.
The phrase implies deliberate action in the face of possible loss or failure: You have to take risks if you want to succeed in business.
Taking risks can be foolhardy or courageous depending on context—entrepreneurs take risks, but so do reckless drivers.
- gambleStake on uncertain outcome
- roll the diceAccept uncertain outcome
- dareChallenge to act boldly
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- leap of faithTrust without verification
leap · bold · brave · throw caution · reckless · chance · bet · high stakes · stakes · go for broke · adrenaline · edge · on thin ice · cliff · plunge · live dangerously · fearless · uncertain
- pep talkskeep going, you got this, hang in there, keep pushing, believe in yourself
- expansionexpand, spread, broaden, widen, extend
- seize todaycarpe diem, seize the day, seize the moment, live for today, present moment
take risksplay it safe
Avoid unnecessary chances
play safe · hedge one's bets · err on the side of caution · be careful · cover one's bases
take riskshold back
Prevent forward movement
shrink back · hesitate · chicken out · back down · get cold feet
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