takes a flyer
Bets on chance
Takes a flyer means to take a chance on something risky or uncertain, especially a speculative investment or venture with limited information: I took a flyer on that startup and it paid off.
The phrase suggests accepting long odds—like betting on a horse you know little about.
Also spelled "takes a flier."
- wagerStake on uncertainty
- hedgeBoundary of planted shrubs
- calculated riskHazard taken deliberately
- gambleStake on uncertain outcome
- dareChallenge to act boldly
leap of faith · throw caution · speculation · boldness · impulsiveness · bet · blind bet · all in · go for broke · roll the dice · startup · flutter · punt · chance · shot in the dark · wild guess · intuition · high stakes
risk-taking behavior
takes a flyerhedges one's bets
Protects against total loss
errs on the side of caution · stays in one's lane · holds back
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