Shall we have a risk? vs Shall we take the risk?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Shall we take the risk?' is the more common and natural way to ask if someone is willing to take a risk. 'Shall we have a risk?' is less common and might sound a bit awkward in comparison.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 887 views

Shall we have a risk?

This phrase is grammatically correct but less common in English. It might sound a bit awkward or formal.

This phrase can be used to ask if someone is willing to engage in a risky situation, but it is not as commonly used as 'shall we take the risk?'

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For these purposes, risk-weighted exposure amounts shall not include those calculated in respect of securitisation positions which have a risk weight of 1250 %.
We must have a risk prevention policy.
Public sector entities that receive that treatment shall be limited to those that have a risk weight of 20 % or lower in accordance with Chapter 2, Title II of Part Three;
At the same time, your rapporteur takes the view that a written request from one third of the Member States should be sufficient to have a risk-assessment carried out.
Diabetic patients using the medicine have a risk of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), and their antidiabetes treatment may need to be adjusted.
All nuclear reactors have a risk attached to them, to say nothing of the fact that the permanent disposal of nuclear waste is not safe in any area.
Now let's take a risk together, shall we, Sally?
- precancerous cervical lesions (changes in cells of the cervix that have a risk of turning into
Your doctor needs to know before you take Quixidar: if you have a risk of uncontrolled bleeding (haemorrhage) including:
Debt securities within the Guarantee Fund issued at variable interest rates are subject to the volatility effects of these rates, whereas debt securities at fixed rates have a risk with regard to their fair value.
Why is it that we still do not have a risk analysis for Sarcophagus I?
IORPs should have sufficient capacity to have a risk-management function, an internal audit function and, where applicable, an actuarial function.
Who says there could remotely be a risk?
Despite that, is there still a risk?
When have you considered anything too great a risk?
You worried about me taking a risk?
The question on PVC softeners in young children's chewing toys is: Who says there is definitely a risk?
What if it was less of a risk?
Why did you take such a risk?
Is ITER exposed to too high a risk?

Alternatives:

shall we take the risk?
should we take a risk?
do you want to take a risk?
are we going to take the risk?
do you think we should take the risk?

Shall we take the risk?

This phrase is grammatically correct and commonly used in English to ask if someone is willing to take a risk.

This phrase is a common way to ask if someone is willing to engage in a risky situation. It is a natural and widely understood expression.

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Shall we keep the school trip back because one of the children does not have the necessary visa or shall we take the risk and go anyway? '
We take the risk because the payoff can be so great.
We take the risk of being burned because you're worried about jaimie.
So, why take the risk?
After what happened to Hogan, why take the risk?
Who are you to take the risk?
Why did you take the risk?
Can you afford to take the risk?
Still... why take the risk?
Are you prepared to take the risk?
But to get the silver we must take the risk?
Shall we take the base down?
Only then shall we take the economic lead over the USA and Asian countries such as China and Japan.
Shall we take the Interceptor tonight, darling?
Shall we take the penthouse or the bridal suite?
Shall we take the bus or walk?
I mean, why take the risk?
It's, like, why take the risk?
Okay, well, why take the risk?
There are alternatives available, so why take the risk?

Alternatives:

shall we have a risk?
should we take a risk?
do you want to take a risk?
are we going to take the risk?
do you think we should take the risk?

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Shall we have a risk? vs Shall we take the risk?