Nothing ventured, nothing gained meaning

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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