Grammar fix
take a risk
do something dangerous or uncertain
to do something that might have a bad result, even though you hope for a good outcome.
collocationB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- She decided to take a risk and start her own business.daily life
- In my opinion, it's important to take a risk sometimes, because it can lead to new opportunities and personal growth.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: take a risk (by/on/with [something/doing something])
WrongYou should make a risk and apply.
RightYou should take a risk and apply.
We TAKE a risk, never 'make a risk'.
Patterntake a risk (by/on/with [something/doing something])
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Take a risk' is the standard collocation; 'undertake a degree of calculated risk' is corporate.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
take a risk + detaila big riska chancethe risk of...by doing it
Don't confuse it
Compare with 'play it safe,' which means to avoid risk.