Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with risky in American Collocation
risky
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
very
This is an extremely risky strategy if you are unsure of how your colleagues will respond.
rather
Home birth in the UK has been seen as an odd and slightly risky thing to do.
too
To start their own business was considered too risky.
possibly
A new way of diagnosing brain tumours without the need for potentially risky biopsies has been developed.
more than other things or than before
Falls in blood pressure are particularly risky in the elderly.
in itself
Combat is inherently risky, but the prudent leader takes measures to reduce the risk.
from a particular point of view
I prefer to work for myself, even though it is financially riskier.
A business with a well-established management team is a less risky proposition to a purchaser.
Waiting until you get to the interview to show them how good you are is a risky tactic.