Definition & Meaning of "Run the risk of"

run the risk of sth

/ɹˈʌn ðə ɹˈɪsk ɒv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

/ɹˈʌn ðə ɹˈɪsk ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

to run the risk of sth

PHRASE

to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome

What is the origin of the idiom "run the risk of something" and when to use it?

The idiom "run the risk of something" has its origins in the concept of risk-taking and potential consequences. It is used to describe the act of exposing oneself to the possibility of negative outcomes or dangers, usually due to a particular action or decision.

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