Bedeutung
To take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In the US, 'taking a chance' is often celebrated as a sign of leadership and 'grit.' It is a core part of the entrepreneurial culture. The British might use the phrase with more caution or self-deprecation, often adding 'bit of a' to soften it. In modern tech culture, 'taking a chance' is often rebranded as 'failing fast'—the idea that taking risks quickly is the best way to learn. On platforms like TikTok or Instagram, 'taking a chance' often refers to posting 'vulnerable' or 'unfiltered' content.
The 'On' Rule
Always use 'on' if you are taking a chance regarding a person. 'I took a chance on him.'
No 'Make'!
Never say 'make a chance.' It is the most common mistake for learners. Write 'TAKE' on a sticky note!
Bedeutung
To take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome.
The 'On' Rule
Always use 'on' if you are taking a chance regarding a person. 'I took a chance on him.'
No 'Make'!
Never say 'make a chance.' It is the most common mistake for learners. Write 'TAKE' on a sticky note!
Sound more natural
Use 'I'll take a chance' when you are making a quick decision, like at a restaurant.
Encouragement
Saying 'Take a chance!' is a very common way to encourage friends in English-speaking cultures.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct verb and article.
I don't know if I can win, but I'm going to ___ ___ chance.
The standard idiom is 'take a chance'.
Which sentence uses the correct preposition?
She decided to take a chance ___ the new employee.
We 'take a chance ON' someone or something.
What is the most natural response?
A: 'I'm scared to move to a new country.' B: '_________________'
This is a natural, encouraging way to use the phrase.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are at a restaurant and see a dish you've never heard of, but it looks interesting.
Trying new food is a perfect example of taking a chance.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Take a Chance vs. Play it Safe
Common Prepositions
On
- • On a person
- • On a company
- • On a horse
And
- • And see
- • And try
- • And ask
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenI don't know if I can win, but I'm going to ___ ___ chance.
The standard idiom is 'take a chance'.
She decided to take a chance ___ the new employee.
We 'take a chance ON' someone or something.
A: 'I'm scared to move to a new country.' B: '_________________'
This is a natural, encouraging way to use the phrase.
You are at a restaurant and see a dish you've never heard of, but it looks interesting.
Trying new food is a perfect example of taking a chance.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenThey are very similar, but 'take a chance' is usually more positive and optimistic. 'Take a risk' sounds more dangerous.
Yes! 'He likes to take chances' means he is a person who often does risky things.
The most common opposite is 'play it safe.'
Yes, it is perfectly fine. For example: 'I took a chance on a new industry and learned a lot.'
The preposition 'on' indicates the target of your risk. It's a fixed pattern for this idiom.
Yes, but it usually means 'use an opportunity that appeared' rather than 'do something risky.'
Yes, but they might say 'take a chance' with a different 'a' sound (like 'ah').
It means 'give me an opportunity even if you aren't sure about me.'
No, it is a standard idiom used in all levels of society.
Yes, 'take a chance with' is also used, especially with objects or tools. 'Don't take a chance with that old ladder.'
The past tense is 'took a chance.' Example: 'I took a chance yesterday.'
Very! ABBA has a famous song called 'Take a Chance on Me.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
take a risk
similarTo do something that may have negative consequences.
give it a shot
similarTo try something.
take a leap of faith
builds onTo believe in something that cannot be proven.
play it safe
contrastTo avoid risk.
roll the dice
similarTo take a chance where the result is random.
