idiom
don't take chances
DOHNT TAYK CHAN-sez
doʊnt teɪk ˈtʃænsɪzListen
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Syllable breakdown
don'ttakechances
Dictionary meaning
avoid risky or uncertain actions when a safer alternative exists; refrain from exposing oneself or others to unnecessary danger or uncertainty, particularly in high-stakes situations
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