take a flier
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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
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
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 Benjamin M. Anderson
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