taking chances
- riskingExposing to potential harm
- gamblingBetting on uncertain results
- daringAdventurous courage
- leapingSpringing into air
- bettingStaking money on outcomes
venturing · boldness · reckless · dice · odds · fortune · courage · spontaneous · impulsive · plunge · longshot · wager · fearless · audacity · bravery · uncertainty · adrenaline · stakes
taking chancesplaying it safe
Avoiding unnecessary risk
risk aversion · erring on the side of caution · hedging bets · self-preservation
taking chancesholding back
Preventing forward movement
staying put · timidity · hesitating · cold feet · cowardice