Usually means: Risk something hoping for success.
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We found 8 dictionaries that define the word take a flier:

General (3 matching dictionaries)
  1. take a flier: Merriam-Webster
  2. take a flier: Wiktionary
  3. take a flier: Dictionary.com

Business (5 matching dictionaries)
  1. MoneyGlossary.com (No longer online)
  2. INVESTORWORDS (No longer online)
  3. Take a flier: Bloomberg Financial Glossary
  4. Take A Flier: Investopedia
  5. Take a Flier: Financial dictionary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (Take a flier)

▸ verb:  Alternative form of take a flyer [Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, flyer.]

Similar:
flier, Frisbee, flytip, fly-paper, play safe, looksee, free-ride, flipflop, pick from a hat, fleamarket, more...

Opposite:
play it safe, be cautious, avoid risks

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Similar:
flier, Frisbee, flytip, fly-paper, play safe, looksee, free-ride, flipflop, pick from a hat, fleamarket, more...

Opposite:
play it safe, be cautious, avoid risks



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