Take a gamble
Pronunciation: /ˈteɪk ə ˈɡæmbəɫ/
Take a gamble (verb phrase)
- To do something with an uncertain result, knowing it could go badly.
- To act based on a guess about what will happen, accepting possible loss or failure.
Examples
- You take a gamble when you spend all your savings.
- They take a gamble by changing plans at the last minute.