leap before looking

VERB

risk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compromise defy endanger imperil jeopardize

STRONG

adventure beard brave chance confront dare encounter face gamble hazard jeopardy meet menace peril plunge speculate tackle venture wager

WEAK

be caught short defy danger expose to danger go out of one's depth hang by a thread leave to luck play with fire put in jeopardy run the chance run the risk skate on thin ice take a flyer take a header take a plunge take on take the liberty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

guard protect save

STRONG

avoid be careful design dodge hide neglect plan retreat run away

WEAK

be certain

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

leap before looking

Durant, for the umpteenth time, took a huge financial leap before looking, and emerged bankrupt.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

My heart pounds in my throat, and for the first time in my life I wonder why I always leap before looking.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

leap before looking

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Related Words