Take a chance on Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃæns/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
TAYK-uh-CHANS-awn
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈɑːns/ /ˈɒn
TAYK-uh-CHAHNS-on
Definition
To decide to try, trust, or support someone or something, even though you are not sure of success and there is some risk.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and encouraging, often about relationships, investments, or new opportunities. Used when someone moves forward despite uncertainty. Commonly follows 'someone' or 'something': 'take a chance on me', 'take a chance on this idea.'
Spanish: arriesgarse con - apostar porPortuguese (BR): arriscar-se com - dar uma chance paraPortuguese (PT): arriscar-se com - dar uma oportunidade aChinese (Simplified): 冒险尝试Chinese (Traditional): 冒險嘗試Hindi: जोखिम लेना (के लिए)Arabic: المغامرة بـ - المخاطرة بـBengali: ঝুঁকি নেওয়া - বিশ্বাস করা (অনিশ্চিত অবস্থায়)Russian: рискнуть - дать шансJapanese: 賭けてみる - 信じてみるVietnamese: mạo hiểm với - tin tưởng vàoKorean: 기회를 주다 - 모험하다Turkish: şans vermek - riske girmekUrdu: موقع دینا - رسک لیناIndonesian: mempertaruhkan - mencoba peruntungan
Example Sentences
She decided to take a chance on a new job in another city.
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Would you take a chance on this project?
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He asked her to take a chance on him.
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Sometimes you just have to take a chance on people.
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You never know what could happen if you take a chance on something new.
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The company decided to take a chance on a young designer, and it paid off.
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