took a risk
Rolled the dice
Took a risk means accepted the possibility of loss or failure in pursuit of something.
The phrase implies deliberate action despite uncertainty: She took a risk and quit her job to start a business.
Taking a risk can be brave or foolish depending on the stakes and outcome.
He took a risk on an unknown artist and it paid off.
- daredevilReckless risk-taker
- bettingStaking money on outcomes
- gambleStake on uncertain outcome
- leap of faithTrust without verification
- adventurerOne pursuing exciting exploits
thrill-seeking · played with fire · speculator · chance · went out on a limb · rolled the dice · daring · bold move · bet the farm · all or nothing · do or die · fearlessness · bravery · impulsiveness · long shot · shot in the dark · nothing ventured · skin in the game
took a riskheld back
Kept from advancing
backed down · chickened out · stood pat · hesitated · balked
took, takes, taking, taker, takers, retakes, retook, undertook, undertaking