you pay your dime and you takes your chances
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
You accept the risks when you make a decision or take an action.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Khi bạn đưa ra quyết định hoặc hành động, bạn chấp nhận rủi ro
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Literally: paying a small price for a chance at something
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “you pay your dime and you takes your chances” mean?
You accept the risks when you make a decision or take an action. Literally: paying a small price for a chance at something
Is “you pay your dime and you takes your chances” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.