take a chance

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to decide to do sth, knowing that it might be the wrong choice

   - Sometimes. - Let's take a chance. Where do you live?

In the movies · 22

• You take a chance either way. I leave it to you.The Matrix1999
• I'd take a chance and go back for the knife.12 Angry Men1957
• - Sometimes. - Let's take a chance. Where do you live?Witness for the Prosecution1957
• Take a chance.Wedding Crashers2005
• 'Take a chance. Live the moment.Twelve Monkeys1995
• Let's not take a chance.Barfly1987
• Take the chance.Elemental2023
• Don't take any chances!Inside Man2006

Learn it in full scenes

• 12 Angry Men1957
  • Jurors Gather in the Jury Room
  • Juror 8 Votes Not Guilty
  • The Jurors Go Around the Table
• Witness for the Prosecution1957
  • Sir Wilfrid Goes Home
  • Sir Wilfrid Hides Cigars in His Cane
  • Vole Tries to Hire Sir Wilfrid

From the same entry

• as chance would have it
• be in with a chance
• by any chance
• the chances are
• chance would be a fine thing
• give half a chance
• no chance
• on the off chance
• stand a chance
• take your chances
• not have a cat in hell's chance
• not have a dog's chance

More idioms

• be beside the point
• what do you expect
• how can you
• get wrong
• turn your back on
• on the right track
• one of these days
• been there done that
• if i were in your shoes
• look in the eye
• not cup of tea
• loud and clear