at the risk of (doing something)

idiom

: despite the possibility of (doing something that could be considered improper, wrong, etc.)

At the risk of sounding rude, I have to ask you how old you are.

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The study only looked at the risk of death as the primary outcome. —

Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 Still, with any passion project that refuses to compromise, even at the risk of losing out on profits, the property became greatly neglected over time under the ownership of others. —

Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Casting actors to make a film in secret (at the risk of jail time or worse) is no trivial task. —

Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024 While humility is a virtue, being overly humble at the risk of showcasing your talents, contributions, and achievements can work against you. —

Nicole Lipkin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for at the risk of (doing something)

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