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Noun

A situation involving exposure to danger

The possibility that something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen

A risky attempt or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge

Purchase carries inherent risks

To do something despite the danger it may pose

To expose to danger or the risk of loss

To attempt something despite the danger it may pose

To take a risk or chance on

(lead to) To culminate or result in a particular event or consequence

To be bold or daring enough to do something risky or audacious

To spend or invest (a lot of) money

To attempt or try

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Noun

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A situation involving exposure to danger

source of apprehension

being on the precipice

accident waiting to happen

pretty kettle of fish

unfortunate situation

catch

complicated situation

rigor^US

problematic situation

rigour^UK

troublesome situation

unpredictable situation

a difficult situation

unforeseen circumstance

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“We are choosing not to eat certain types of food because of the risk they pose to our health.”

Noun

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The possibility that something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen

“Research has indicated that certain medications may reduce the risk of heart disease.”

Noun

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A risky attempt or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge

endeavour^UK

endeavor^US

spin of the roulette wheel

programme^UK

program^US

speculative enterprise

manoeuvre^UK

maneuver^US

offer

push

course of action

labour^UK

labor^US

maneuvering^US

manoeuvring^UK

behavior^US

behaviour^UK

blood, sweat and tears

old college try

elbow grease

hard yakka

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Noun

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Purchase carries inherent risks

Verb

To do something despite the danger it may pose

jeopardize^US

jeopardise^UK

try one's luck on the horses

take shot in the dark

put eggs in one basket

leave things to chance

take a leap in the dark

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“He knew it was a dicey investment but decided to risk it anyway.”

Verb

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To expose to danger or the risk of loss

endanger

hazard

imperil

jeopardise^UK

jeopardize^US

go out of one's depth

put someone's life on the line

drive a nail into the coffin of

leave unprotected from

put at risk of

put in jeopardy of

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“He refused to risk his reputation as a scientist by perpetuating falsehoods.”

Verb

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To attempt something despite the danger it may pose

take the bull by the horns

persevere in the face of

go the distance against

hold the line against

knock chip off shoulder

meet eyeball-to-eyeball

go one-on-one

shoulder

assume

put a bold face on it

put on a bold front

call someone's bluff

take a stand against

come face to face with

be forced to contend with

stand one's ground against

hold one's ground against

put up struggle

hold your ground

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“After weighing up the pros and cons of meeting my mother-in-law, I decided to risk it.”

Verb

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To take a risk or chance on

“Let's get to the airport early so we don't risk missing our flight.”

Verb

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(lead to) To culminate or result in a particular event or consequence

catalyse^UK

catalyze^US

organize^US

organise^UK

start the ball rolling

energize^US

lay the foundations of

energise^UK

operate

invoke

install^US

initialize^US

lay the first stone of

sow the seeds of

initialise^UK

instal^UK

mobilize^US

get the show on the road

mobilise^UK

galvanize^US

realize^US

realise^UK

galvanise^UK

get something functioning

get something working

mold^US

lay the cornerstone of

materialize^US

mould^UK

materialise^UK

fulfill^US

have as a consequence

take out of mothballs

fulfil^UK

set the ball rolling on

instil^UK

instill^US

be partly responsible for

lay the groundwork on

show the way

show the way on

lay the groundwork for

take the lead

take the initiative in

colonise^UK

colonize^US

bring up the curtain on

make arrangements for

be in the forefront of

be the driving force behind

be in the vanguard of

be in the front line of

be in the van of

get the jump on

set something moving

start something functioning

start something operating

get moving

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Verb

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To be bold or daring enough to do something risky or audacious

Verb

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To spend or invest (a lot of) money

sink

invest

plow^US

plough^UK

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Verb

To attempt or try

give something a whirl

endeavour^UK

endeavor^US

essay

strive

give something a try

give it your best shot

move heaven and earth

give something a stab

give something the old college try

pull out all the stops

take the bit between your teeth

labor^US

make an all-out effort

labour^UK

leave no stone unturned

beaver away

fall over backwards

go for the doctor

try as hard as one can

plow^US

plough^UK

put one's back into it

have one's nose to grindstone

make a special effort

go out of the way

take special pains

make a supreme effort

work your fingers to the bone

put up a fight against

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