take a flyer

Verb

idiomatic

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, flyer. / (idiomatic) To invest against odds. / (idiomatic) To make a choice with an uncertain outcome; to take a chance.

Japanese Meaning

不確実な結果ながら賭けに出る、挑戦する / 見込みが低い投資や冒険を試みる

What is this buttons?

When you arrive at the information booth, please take a flyer from the stack on the counter.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

案内所に着いたら、カウンターの山積みになっているチラシを受け取ってください。

Details

Sense（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, flyer.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) To invest against odds.

The oldest girls are eagerly perusing the financial reports, for a certain young man remarked last Sunday night that he had taken a flyer in Q., X. & Z.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation