Phrase: Take no chances / Don't take any chances

 

"Don't take any chances."


Meaning

  • To not do something that is risky or dangerous.
  • When you take a chance, you try to do something although there is a large risk of danger or failure. But, if you take no chances or not take any chances, you don't try to do something that is risky or would put your life in danger.

Synonyms: to avoid risk, be on the safe side, take precaution


Example Sentences

  • A COVID19 patient urges people not to take any chances and stay home as much as possible.
  • She was taking no chances by refusing to go skydiving.
  • They did not take any chances and called the fire department when they smelled gas.
  • He said he couldn't afford to take any chances.
  • Investigators decided to take no chances.
  • People across the country were not taking any chances with suspicious packages after six pipe bombs were sent to prominent Democrats on the East Coast.
  • Don't take any chances and start eating healthy food starting today.
  • I don't take any chances if something doesn't feel right.
  • When installing electrical equipment, don't take any chances. A mistake could kill.
  • You should never take any chances when driving a car.
  • We won't take any chances to have the party outdoor.
  • You are valuable to the organization, you must not take any chances.
  • There are many who live life in fear, without taking risks. They don't take any chances.
  • I won't take a chance on a July holiday in Britain — it always rains.
  • If in doubt, don't take a chance.
  • Unfortunately, they see a business start-up loan as a risky venture. Most of them don't want to take chances with their money.


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