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Meaning of nothing ventured, nothing gained | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

If one takes no risks, one will not gain any benefits.

Equivalents

Examples

“Noght vēter noght haue spare to speke spare to spede

Nothing venture, nothing have; spare to speak, spare success

Her husband was one of those unfortunate men, called speculators. He believed that to gain thousands, thousands must be put in jeopardy—“nothing ventured, nothing gained,” was his rule, and he practiced it to perfection.”
“Do not allow the danger of making a mistake to inhibit your initiative to the point of “nothing ventured, nothing gained.” It is much healthier to expect to make mistakes, take a few good risks now and then, and take your medicine when you lose.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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