chi non risica non rosica

Italian

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Proverb

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)