Take (one's) chances In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take (one's) chances", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2023-05-15 06:05

Meaning of Take (one's) chances

Synonyms:

seize the opportunity (to do something) , takes the opportunity to

Take (one's) chances Verb + object/complement

To grab or make the most of the opportunities when they happen or exist

You should take your chances because this competition is rarely held in our country.

Take your chances! I believe that you can win the prize.

When you take your chances, you take a risk because you may fail.

He took his chances when he stole his mother's money.

Lina: Don't drive fast! It's very dangerous. Ben: I know, but let's take chances.

Other phrases about:

go hard or go home

be braved to face the challenge or quit chances

take a flyer (on something)

If you take a flyer (on something), you take a chance, risk, or gamble on it.

Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush

This proverb advise you already have your own valuable thing, so you don't need to take the risk of getting something better, which may cause you to lose everything.

a second bite at the cherry

A second opportunity

throw/cast caution to the wind(s)

To do something without considering risks, threats, or consequences

Grammar and Usage of Take (one's) chances

Verb Forms

to take one's chances
took one's chances
taking one's chances

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.