take a flier
Example Sentences
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If there are any software names to take a flier on, these are a promising bunch.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 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
If a QB is sitting there on Day 3, it might make sense for the Seahawks to take a flier.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024
Why not take a flier on Downs, who once flashed significant power and potential while playing in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ system?
From Washington Post • Dec. 22, 2022
The business man who does not sometime take a "flier" in the market for other than hedging purposes is rare!
From The Value of Money by Anderson, Benjamin M.
