take no chances
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variants
or not take any chances
: to not do something that is risky or dangerous
She was taking no chances by refusing to go skydiving.
They did not take any chances and called the fire department when they smelled gas.
He said he couldn't afford to take any chances.
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Authorities in Karachi were taking no chances during the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand on Wednesday.
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Sophia Saifi, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
But with just a few days before a chance at a historic three-peat, the Kansas City quarterback was taking no chances with his nutrition.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
Lopez, 55, is taking no chances with her potential new home.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2025
Despite being so visibly in control of the political scene, the Kremlin is taking no chances.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2023
On the latest forecast track, Beryl, though potentially weakening, could make a direct hit sometime Wednesday and the government was urging residents to take no chances.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 3 July 2024
The analysis was captured by a photographer at the ground but Pickford was taking no chances in the moments before Akanji’s penalty — hence his decision to wrap the bottle in that towel.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 6 July 2024
Biden’s inauguration took place just two weeks after the insurrection, and the Army was taking no chances.
—Jason Dearen, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
Bears taking no chances As excited as Bears fans are to see Williams in action, this doesn’t come as any surprise.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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Sophia Saifi, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
But with just a few days before a chance at a historic three-peat, the Kansas City quarterback was taking no chances with his nutrition.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
Lopez, 55, is taking no chances with her potential new home.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2025
Despite being so visibly in control of the political scene, the Kremlin is taking no chances.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2023
On the latest forecast track, Beryl, though potentially weakening, could make a direct hit sometime Wednesday and the government was urging residents to take no chances.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 3 July 2024
The analysis was captured by a photographer at the ground but Pickford was taking no chances in the moments before Akanji’s penalty — hence his decision to wrap the bottle in that towel.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 6 July 2024
Biden’s inauguration took place just two weeks after the insurrection, and the Army was taking no chances.
—Jason Dearen, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
Bears taking no chances As excited as Bears fans are to see Williams in action, this doesn’t come as any surprise.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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“Take no chances.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20no%20chances. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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