Chancing Meaning in English
word · lemma: chance
Definition
Taking a risk or doing something with the hope of a good result, often when you are not sure what will happen.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in informal or literary contexts, found in phrases like 'chancing it' or 'chancing your luck.' Not as common as 'taking a chance.' Can be used for both positive or negative potential outcomes.
Spanish: arriesgando - tentando la suertePortuguese (BR): arriscar - tentar a sortePortuguese (PT): arriscar - tentar a sorteChinese (Simplified): 冒险 (动词) - 碰运气Chinese (Traditional): 冒險 (動詞) - 碰運氣Hindi: जोखिम लेना - किस्मत आज़मानाArabic: المخاطرة - المغامرةBengali: ঝুঁকি নেওয়া - সাহস করে চেষ্টা করাRussian: рисковать - попытаться на удачуJapanese: 運を試す - 賭けるVietnamese: liều - thử vận mayKorean: 운에 맡기다 - 모험하다Turkish: şansını denemek - riske girmekUrdu: خطر مول لینا - قسمت آزماناIndonesian: mempertaruhkan - mencoba peruntungan
Example Sentences
He is chancing his money on that horse.
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Are you really chancing it without an umbrella?
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He ended up getting the job by chancing a conversation with the manager.
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We were just chancing it when we decided to camp without checking the forecast.
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She was chancing a meeting with her old friend.
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You’re just chancing your luck if you drive in this weather.
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