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risk it for the biscuit

idiom
Meaning

To take a risk for the chance of some benefit or reward.


Origin

disputed origin

Chosen for the rhyme.

Examples
SIMPLE

I will risk it for the biscuit and buy this stock.

CONTEXTUAL

The job offer is risky, but I think I will risk it for the biscuit and accept it.

COMPLEX

Although the venture carried significant financial uncertainty, the entrepreneur decided to risk it for the biscuit in pursuit of a potentially life-changing outcome.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    bite the biscuit

    To undertake an unpleasant task or to acknowledge an unfavorable situation or responsibility; bite the bullet.

  2. 02

    have the biscuit

    To be of no further use; to be near death.

  3. 03

    run a risk

    To perform an action which may result in a loss or failure.

  4. 04

    take a risk

    To do something risky.

  5. 05

    take the biscuit

    To be particularly bad, objectionable, or egregious.

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