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by Yenn Shim Sep 01. 2023

Idioms #7

take a risk


    Take a leap of faith: To take a significant risk, often with little or no assurance of success.  


    Roll the dice: To take a chance or risk, similar to the unpredictability of throwing dice in a game.  


    Play with fire: To engage in a risky or dangerous activity without considering the potential consequences.  


    Walk on thin ice: To be in a risky or precarious situation where any wrong move could lead to trouble.  


    Push the envelope: To go beyond the usual or accepted boundaries, often involving risk to achieve a desired result.  


    Go out on a limb: To take a risk by expressing an opinion or making a decision that is not widely supported or may be criticized.  


    Bet the farm: To risk everything you have on a single venture or decision, implying a high level of risk.  


    Throw caution to the wind: To take a big risk without worrying about the potential negative consequences.  


    Take a chance: To engage in a risky activity or decision.  


    Stick one's neck out: To take a risk by expressing an opinion, making a decision, or taking an action that could lead to criticism or trouble.  


    Put all your eggs in one basket: To invest all your resources or efforts into a single endeavor, which can be risky if it fails.  


    Live dangerously: To embrace risk or uncertainty in one's actions or decisions.  


    Jump into the deep end: To take a risk by immersing oneself in a challenging or unfamiliar situation.  


    Roll the dice on something: To take a chance or risk on a particular outcome or decision.  


    Go for broke: To take extreme risks, often with the expectation of a significant reward.  


    Burn your bridges: To take a risk by eliminating any chance of returning to a previous state or position, often implying commitment to a new path.  

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