take one's chances

take one's chances (third-person singular simple present takes one's chances, present participle taking one's chances, simple past took one's chances, past participle taken one's chances)

1. Alternative form of take one's chance
   • 2019 October 19, Robert Kitson, “England into World Cup semi-finals after bruising victory over Australia”, in The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media:

     If you had offered Eddie Jones a 24-point margin of victory against his homeland prior to the start he would have snatched your arm off above the elbow. The fact it was achieved with 36% of the ball and similar territory stats underlines the reality of modern-day rugby: possession is all very well but taking your chances when they arise is what really counts.