take chances

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take chances - take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"

adventure, gamble, run a risk, take a chance, risk, chance, hazard

attempt, essay, try, assay, seek - make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"

go for broke - risk everything in one big effort; "the cyclist went for broke at the end of the race"

luck it, luck through - act by relying on one's luck

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