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
But he averaged national-bests of 15.1 rebounds in 2022 and 13.7 in 2023 while racking up 48 double-doubles, so his motor might intrigue a team to take a flier.
From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2023
Should you wish to take a flier after me, stand in the center of the square outlined by the four uprights of the device beside which this little table stands.
From The Infra-Medians by Wright, Sewell Peaslee
