take no chances
Example Sentences
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Raphaelle, a 37-year-old French tourist spending her days in the lobby of the Marriott with her family, said she would take no chances.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
Although English law did not exclude women from inheriting the throne, Henry wanted to take no chances with the succession following his death and desired a son whose rule would go unchallenged.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
The drone operators seemed eager to take no chances of accidentally hitting the dignitaries, having the buzzing drone set the box down several yards from where Youngkin and Walker stood.
From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2022
Daniels’ injury was not believed to be serious, but it did cause him enough discomfort that the Bulldogs decided to take no chances against the Blazers, who were a 25 1/2-point underdog.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2021
Me and Mr. Ray probably could’ve carried it by ourselves, but it happened to be the windiest day of the year and Mr. Ray didn’t want to take no chances.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
