Verb
take a risk (third-person singular simple present takes a risk, present participle taking a risk, simple past took a risk, past participle taken a risk)
(idiomatic) To do something risky.
We all get into business, and we take a risk in terms of putting capital. Mukesh Ambani
People are so ready to cut you down if you take a risk and leave your comfort zone. Annabelle Wallis
The world cracks open for those willing to take a risk. Frances Mayes
George Lucas wanted this moving camera for all of the photography in Star Wars. He was willing to take a risk with the concepts that I advanced with regard to ways for doing that. John Dykstra
I'm not a big guy for research. You've got to take a risk. Andrew Scott
I mean, as long as it doesn't have a bra attached, guys can take a risk and wear stylish things that went out of style 30 years ago. As things go around, they come around. Steven Tyler