Take your chance Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtʃæns
TAYK yor CHANS, TAYK yer CHANS
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /tʃˈɑːns
TAYK yaw CHAANS
Definition
To try something even if there is risk or uncertainty; to take the opportunity when it appears, even if you are not sure of the result.
Usage & Nuances
This is often used when you make a decision to do something risky or uncertain. Common with verbs like 'just', 'better', or 'might as well': 'I guess I'll just take my chance.' Sometimes found as 'take a chance'. Slightly informal.
Spanish: arriesgarte - aprovechar tu oportunidadPortuguese (BR): arriscar-se - aproveitar a chancePortuguese (PT): arriscar - aproveitar a oportunidadeChinese (Simplified): 冒险一试 - 抓住机会Chinese (Traditional): 冒險一試 - 把握機會Hindi: अपना मौका लेना - जोखिम उठानाArabic: اغتنم فرصتك - خاطرBengali: ঝুঁকি নেওয়া - সুযোগ নেওয়াRussian: рискнуть - воспользоваться шансомJapanese: チャンスをつかむ - 思い切ってやるVietnamese: nắm lấy cơ hội - liều thửKorean: 기회를 잡다 - 모험을 하다Turkish: şansını denemek - fırsatı değerlendirmekUrdu: قسمت آزمانا - موقعہ لیناIndonesian: mengambil kesempatan - mencoba peruntungan
Example Sentences
If you want the job, you should take your chance and apply.
basic
He decided to take his chance and ask her out.
basic
Sometimes you just have to take your chance.
basic
I'm not sure this will work, but I'll take my chance anyway.
natural
You only get one shot, so take your chance when it comes.
natural
We might not win, but let's take our chance and see what happens.
natural