| Idiom | Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained |
|---|---|
| Example | C'mon, try making that dive. Nothing ventured , nothing gained. |
| Meaning | If you don't try to do something, you'll never accomplish it |
| Origin | This old proverb states a commonsense truth: If you don't make an effort—even though you may be risking failure—you will never reach your goal. Nothing risked or dared ("ventured"), nothing attained ("gained"). |
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