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.

Examples of take no chances in a Sentence

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Early on, the Taliban promised amnesty for former Afghan government officials and those who worked with Western forces — but the pledge hasn't been respected and many Afghans in these groups preferred to take no chances. —Betsy Joles, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025

Authorities in Karachi were taking no chances during the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand on Wednesday. —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

Rhymes for take no chances

• allegiances
• advances
• enhances
• expanses
• finances
• romances
• circumstances
• dances
• glances
• lances
• stances
• trances