takes a risk
Ventures into uncertainty
To take a risk is to do something knowing it might fail or cause harm.
The phrase emphasizes deliberate action despite uncertainty: She took a risk and quit her stable job to start a business.
Taking a risk can be foolish or brave depending on the stakes and potential reward.
- rolls the diceMakes a random decision
- rewardPayment for service
- nothing venturedNo risk undertaken
- gambleStake on uncertain outcome
- business ventureCommercial enterprise seeking profit
skin in the game · courage · calculate · daring · speculate · fear · failure · resilience · strategize · audacity · leap of faith · gut feeling · adventure sports · consequence · adventurousness · opportunity · exploration · on the line
takes a riskerrs on the side of caution
Acts with excessive prudence
holds back · diversifies · hesitates · second-guesses · overthinks
takes a riskholds back
Restrains or delays
hesitates · chickens out · backs down · cowers · retreats
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