Phrase guide

take a flyer

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, flyer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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verb

Meaning 2

To invest against odds.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To make a choice with an uncertain outcome; to take a chance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: pelata upporikasta ja rutiköyhää — to make a risky choice
  • Polish: ryzykować — to make a risky choice
  • Polish: zaryzykować — to make a risky choice
  • Polish: podejmować ryzyko — to make a risky choice
  • Polish: podjąć ryzyko — to make a risky choice
  • Russian: сде́лать риско́ванный вы́бор (sdélatʹ riskóvannyj výbor) — to make a risky choice
  • Spanish: dejar lo cierto por lo dudoso — to make a risky choice
  • Swedish: chansa — to make a risky choice
  • Swedish: ta en rövare — to make a risky choice