Meaning of 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained'
What does the saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained' mean?
Idiom: Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Meaning:
You can't win if you don't join in the game; if you don't participate in something, you will not achieve anything.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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