take a flier
Example Sentences
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The Bottom Line: Airline stocks are infamously volatile; if you’re going to take a flier, go for the sturdiest.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
That would make the studio less likely to take a flier on anything short of a surefire hit from a major film franchise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
The city faces a phalanx of tough problems, and voters don’t seem to be in any mood to take a flier on an unorthodox, inexperienced candidate.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
Simmons was an NBA All-Defensive first team selection, and his size and strength should make him attractive to some team willing to take a flier on a project with potential.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 21, 2021
So I concluded that the best thing for me was to take a flier in both.
From Humanly Speaking by Crothers, Samuel McChord
