calculated risk . calculated risk {n.} An action that may fail but is judged more likely to succeed. The sending of troops to the rebellious island was a calculated risk. Categories: add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry