B1 Collocation Neutral

To take a risk.

To do something dangerous.

Practice it

Meaning

To do something that might have a negative outcome.

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Cultural Background

Risk-taking is highly valued in startup culture. Risk-taking is often balanced with careful planning.

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Use 'calculated'

Add 'calculated' to sound more professional.

Meaning

To do something that might have a negative outcome.

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Use 'calculated'

Add 'calculated' to sound more professional.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

You should ____ a risk and apply for that job.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: take

The correct collocation is 'take a risk'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

You should ____ a risk and apply for that job.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: take

The correct collocation is 'take a risk'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, always use 'take'.

Related Phrases

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Take a chance

synonym

To try something.

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