nothing ventured, nothing gained
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Meaning · English
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “nothing ventured, nothing gained” mean?
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “nothing ventured, nothing gained” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“phi thương,bất phú” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.