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Latest post Sat, Dec 29 2007 11:49 PM by Grammar Geek. 1 replies.
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Anonymous  +  458273 Sat, 29 Dec 07 08:51 PM

Hello eveyone

I was wondering if there is a real difference between these to verbs:

to take risk

and

to risk

what is the differernce??

Thanks
Anonymous
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Grammar Geek  +  458319 Sat, 29 Dec 07 11:49 PM

"The take a risk" is non-specific.

"To risk" requires an object.

You will be taking a big risk if you do that. (Not specified.)

You'll be risking your professional reputation, your life savings, and possibly your marriage. (That lists what it is that it at risk.)
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