Grammar fix
take a chance
try despite uncertainty
To do something even though you are not sure what the result will be.
collocation
How oftenCommon
LevelB1
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
He took a chance on a small company and ended up getting a great job.
After uni I took a chance on a tiny start-up instead of a bank job. My parents were worried, but it turned out to be the best decision I've made.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She took a chance to a new job.
Say: She took a chance on a new job.
Use 'take a chance on' before the person, thing or opportunity you are risking.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Do something even though it might fail
How formalCasualNeutral
chance itBritish, casual: risk it anyway and hope it's fine.
take a chanceYou're here · Trying something when you're not sure how it'll turn out, often with 'on' + a person or option: 'take a chance on a new job'. Milder than 'take a risk', which suggests something could really go wrong.
take a riskDoing something while recognizing that the outcome could be bad.