chi non risica non rosica

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Italian

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Etymology

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Literally, who doesn't risk doesn't gnaw.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈki‿n.non ˈri.zi.ka non ˈro.zi.ka/, (traditional) /ˈki‿n.non ˈri.zi.ka non ˈro.si.ka/

Proverb

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chi non risica non rosica

  1. nothing ventured, nothing gained; no pain, no gain; faint heart never won fair lady (to achieve a goal, you have to take risks)