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Discover Ludwig"take a flyer" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is often used to indicate taking a risk, or trying something without any guarantees of success. For example, "Despite all the warnings, she decided to take a flyer on the new business venture."
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take a flyer
verb
To invest against odds.
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I always take a flyer from someone.
Also, I'm not paid well enough to take a flyer in foreign exchange.
Restoration is their motto: build on existing foundations, learn from history as you can; take a flyer on the rest.
Chuck, as Vacanti is known, approaches his work with the trouble-shooter's willingness to take a flyer.
The first American television person to take a flyer on Python was Ron Devillier, the program manager of KERA, the public-television outlet in Dallas.
When you decide to build a factory or take a flyer on the stock market, the arithmetic of probability and rational decision theory provide no real guidance.
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However, it can be good for the spirit to take a flying leap into the unknown.
She can take a flying course for $275 additional, or a ground course for $25.
Take a fly whisk and lots of reading matter for killing time during the heat of the day.
A description of the writer's thoughts and emotions when preparing to take a flying trip between cities, during the flight and in landing.
The salesperson at the Urban Angler store suggested I take a fly rod across the street to Madison Square Park to make a few test casts before making my purchase.
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