- run the risk
- I run the risk (or run risks)
expose oneself to the possibility of something unpleasant occurringII run the risk (or run risks)
she preferred not to run the risk of encountering his sister
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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run the risk (of something) — phrase to be in a situation in which something bad could happen She didn’t go, because she didn’t want to run the risk of seeing Neil again. The President runs the risk of assassination with every public appearance. Thesaurus: to take… … Useful english dictionary
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run the risk (of of doing something) — run the ˈrisk (of sth/of doing sth) | run ˈrisks idiom to be or put yourself in a situation in which sth bad could happen to you • We don t want to run the risk of losing their business. • Investment is all about running risks. Main entry:… … Useful english dictionary
