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You cannot lose what you never had Meaning in English

expression

YOO ka-NOT LOOZ WUHT yoo NEV-er HAD
YOO kuh-NOT LOOZ WOT yoo NEV-uh HAD

Definition

This expression means that you cannot feel true loss or disappointment over something that was never yours to begin with.

Usage & Nuances

This is a philosophical or comforting phrase, often used to help someone accept events or missed opportunities. It is neutral or slightly informal, used in speech or writing. Don’t use it in technical or highly formal writing. People say it to encourage moving on from regrets.

Spanish: no puedes perder lo que nunca tuvistePortuguese (BR): você não pode perder o que nunca tevePortuguese (PT): não podes perder o que nunca tivesteChinese (Simplified): 你无法失去你从未拥有的东西Chinese (Traditional): 你無法失去你從未擁有的東西Hindi: जो तुम्हारे पास कभी था ही नहीं, वह तुम खो नहीं सकतेArabic: لا يمكنك أن تخسر ما لم تملكه من قبلBengali: তোমার যা কখনো ছিল না, তুমি তা হারাতে পারো নাRussian: ты не можешь потерять то, чего у тебя никогда не былоJapanese: 持っていなかったものは失うことができないVietnamese: bạn không thể mất thứ mà bạn chưa từng cóKorean: 가진 적 없는 것은 잃을 수 없다Turkish: hiç sahip olmadığın bir şeyi kaybedemezsinUrdu: جو چیز کبھی تمہاری نہیں تھی، تم اسے کھو نہیں سکتےIndonesian: kamu tidak bisa kehilangan apa yang tidak pernah kamu miliki

Example Sentences

Remember, you cannot lose what you never had.

basic

She said to him, 'you cannot lose what you never had,' to help him feel better.

basic

It hurts now, but you cannot lose what you never had.

basic

Don't stress about the job—you cannot lose what you never had.

natural

When it comes to that relationship, just remember: you cannot lose what you never had.

natural

It’s disappointing, but honestly, you cannot lose what you never had—try not to dwell on it.

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