take no chances
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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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Election Day is here, but pollsters are increasingly unsure who will win the White House race—and Wall Street is taking no chances either.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Shawn Johnson East is taking no chances in protecting her kids from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) this winter season.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The area suffered significant flooding a month ago and Mayor Donna Deegan is taking no chances.
—NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Principal Coleman takes no chances in a full-on hazmat suit.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
The University of South Florida ia taking no chances as the state braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Helene tomorrow, likely as a hurricane.
—NBC News, 26 Sep. 2024
As Beryl barrels toward Jamaica, South Florida prepares to help
Beryl, though potentially weakening, has the government urging residents to take no chances.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 July 2024
Chicago officials, hoping to avoid a repeat of 1968, are taking no chances.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Police would take no chances when intervening with suspects.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 24 June 2024
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Shawn Johnson East is taking no chances in protecting her kids from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) this winter season.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The area suffered significant flooding a month ago and Mayor Donna Deegan is taking no chances.
—NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Principal Coleman takes no chances in a full-on hazmat suit.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
The University of South Florida ia taking no chances as the state braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Helene tomorrow, likely as a hurricane.
—NBC News, 26 Sep. 2024
As Beryl barrels toward Jamaica, South Florida prepares to help
Beryl, though potentially weakening, has the government urging residents to take no chances.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 July 2024
Chicago officials, hoping to avoid a repeat of 1968, are taking no chances.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Police would take no chances when intervening with suspects.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 24 June 2024
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“Take no chances.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20no%20chances. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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