fortune favors the bold
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: fortune favors the brave · fortune favours the bold · fortune favours the brave · fortune favors the daring · fortune favours the daring
Meaning · English
Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
May mắn thường ủng hộ những người dám mạo hiểm
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fortune favors the bold” mean?
Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.
Is “fortune favors the bold” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.