Example: Ell va arriscar tot perquè no tenia res a perdre en aquell moment.
Definition
"No tenir res a perdre" is a Catalan expression meaning to be in a situation where one has nothing left to lose, often leading to taking risks or making bold decisions without fear of negative consequences.
Translations
To have nothing to lose
No tener nada que perder
Niets te verliezen hebben
N'avoir rien à perdre
Nichts zu verlieren haben
Etymology
The phrase "No tenir res a perdre" literally translates to 'to have nothing to lose' in Catalan. It combines 'no tenir' (not to have), 'res' (nothing), and 'a perdre' (to lose). This expression captures a universal human condition and is common in many languages, reflecting a shared understanding of risk and courage.
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To have nothing to lose