| 词汇 | flyer |
| 释义 | take a flyer (on something) flyer noun 1 a chance, a gamble, a risk. Originally a financial speculation. Also spelt 'flier' US, 2001. 2 a conversational line used to start conversation when seeking a sexual encounter US, 1972. 3 a person who threatens to or has jumped to his death US, 1987 high flierA person who has the potential for or who has achieved great success. Tim was such a high-flier in college that it's no surprise he's achieved such great success in his career. take a flyer (on something)To take a chance, risk, or gamble (on something). Primarily heard in US. I'm just grateful that this team took a flyer on me and gave me a shot at the big times. The economy is too unstable for us to take a flyer on some unproven investment at the moment. We're not just taking a flyer with this plan—we've researched every angle very thoroughly, and we're confident this is the best approach to take. take a flyertake a chance. chiefly North American 1998 Times Or we [i.e. journalists] can take a flyer: share a hunch and risk coming a cropper. take a flyer (on something) tv. to take a chance on something. Fred is too wise an investor to take a flyer on some story stock like that. take a flyerverbSee take a flyer on something |
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