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Taking Risks

Behavior, Attitude, & Approach / Taking Risks

Taking Risks

8 Words

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1
it is ill (jesting|meddling) with edged tools
content.sentence

I wouldn't make fun of the boss if I were you; it could cost you your job.It is ill jesting with edged tools.

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2
a ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what a ship is for
content.sentence

My parents always caution me against taking risks, but I remind them that a ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what a ship is for, and that I need to venture outside of my comfort zone to achieve my true potential.

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3
he who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount
content.sentence

He knew that he had made a mistake by getting involved in the risky business venture, but he was too afraid to back out because he who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount.

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4
lose the horse or win the saddle
content.sentence

He had to decide whether to continue his education and pursue his dream career or take a job offer that would provide immediate financial stability - it was a lose the horse or win the saddle choice.

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5
nothing ventured, nothing gained
content.sentence

I was nervous about applying for that job, but I knew that nothing ventured, nothing gained, so I went for it.

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6
the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet
content.sentence

Even though he knows he needs to exercise more and eat healthier, my neighbor does nothing to change his habits, as they say the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet.

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7
if you do not speculate, you cannot accumulate
content.sentence

The author took a chance by writing a book on an unconventional topic, but she knew that if you do not speculate, you cannot accumulate.

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8
faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden)
content.sentence

The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury.Her coach reminded her that faint heart never won fair lady, and encouraged her to push her limits.

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