Take a chance Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃæns
TAYK-uh-CHANS
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈɑːns
TAYK-uh-CHAANS
Definition
To do something that involves risk or uncertainty, hoping for a good result even though you may fail.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and encouraging, often used to motivate someone or oneself to act despite risks. Common in advice (
Spanish: arriesgarse - atreversePortuguese (BR): arriscar-se - tentar a sortePortuguese (PT): arriscar - tentar a sorteChinese (Simplified): 冒险 - 试试运气Chinese (Traditional): 冒險 - 試試運氣Hindi: जोखिम उठाना - मौका लेनाArabic: يغامر - يخاطرBengali: ঝুঁকি নেওয়া - সুযোগ নেওয়াRussian: рискнуть - попытать удачуJapanese: 思い切ってやってみる - チャンスに賭けるVietnamese: liều thử - mạo hiểmKorean: 모험하다 - 기회를 잡다Turkish: şansını denemek - risk almakUrdu: خطر مول لینا - ایک موقع لیناIndonesian: mengambil kesempatan - mengambil risiko
Example Sentences
He decided to take a chance and start his own business.
basic
You should take a chance and apply for the job.
basic
Let's take a chance and see what happens.
basic
Sometimes you just have to take a chance or you'll never know what could have been.
natural
She wasn't sure about the trip, but decided to take a chance and go with her friends.
natural
If you never take a chance, life can get pretty boring.
natural