English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i can't take any risks" Mean?
Learn what "i can't take any risks" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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No, please, I can't take any risks, Eddie.
It means the speaker will not do something because they think it could go badly.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker refuses to take a chance because the situation feels too risky.
Usage Scenario
Use this when declining to act because the downside feels too high. It is common in work, negotiations, and tense situations.
Better ways to say it
1
I can't take any risks.
2
I can't risk it.
3
I can't take that risk.
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