run the risk of
idiom
: to be or do something that may result in (something bad or unpleasant happening)
You run the risk of being misunderstood if you don't explain your purpose carefully.
a dangerous policy that runs the risk of failure
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When are tax returns due? Returns must be postmarked today or submitted electronically by Monday at 11:59 p.m., but anyone taking it too close to the deadline runs the risk of slow online service or other technological glitches.
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The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Otherwise, this Warriors team, tasked with keeping its head above water with Curry sidelined, runs the risk of drowning.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Animal protein treated with antibiotics doesn’t necessarily run the risk of transmitting dangerous antibiotics or microbes to the person consuming the meat, Price explained.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 29 Mar. 2024
Even a mistaken Russian missile incursion into the airspace of NATO-member Poland runs the risk of escalating and widening the war next door.
—Aurora Almendral, NBC News, 24 Mar. 2024
The series could run the risk of turning off book readers who want a carbon copy of the story as Liu wrote it.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
This is clearly the top-tier work of an overachiever who, now, unfortunately, runs the risk of being overprized.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Slip pockets on each side of the case could be a great fit for jewelry or small watches, but run the risk of getting tangled since there aren’t specific latches to hold them tight.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
But cities also run the risk of exacerbating tensions by withdrawing the welcome mat.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Otherwise, this Warriors team, tasked with keeping its head above water with Curry sidelined, runs the risk of drowning.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Animal protein treated with antibiotics doesn’t necessarily run the risk of transmitting dangerous antibiotics or microbes to the person consuming the meat, Price explained.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 29 Mar. 2024
Even a mistaken Russian missile incursion into the airspace of NATO-member Poland runs the risk of escalating and widening the war next door.
—Aurora Almendral, NBC News, 24 Mar. 2024
The series could run the risk of turning off book readers who want a carbon copy of the story as Liu wrote it.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
This is clearly the top-tier work of an overachiever who, now, unfortunately, runs the risk of being overprized.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Slip pockets on each side of the case could be a great fit for jewelry or small watches, but run the risk of getting tangled since there aren’t specific latches to hold them tight.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
But cities also run the risk of exacerbating tensions by withdrawing the welcome mat.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Run the risk of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20the%20risk%20of. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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