Collocations for "risky"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "risky" in context.
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risky
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- a risky [investment, asset]
- the [investment] has become too risky
- is a risky business
- [have, undergo] a risky [operation, surgery]
- a risky [alternative, option, choice, way, approach, strategy] (to)
- [turned out, proved] to be a risky [alternative]
- engage in risky behavior
- risky [dealings, tactics, undertakings]
- a risky [way, attempt] to [save, boost, reduce, stem]
- is incredibly risky
- it's [just, way] too risky
- too risky at this [stage, time, moment]
- [value stocks] are riskier than [growth stocks]
- risky for [lenders, banks, coaches]
- a risky [area, place, neighborhood]
'risky' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):