Fortune favors the bold Meaning in English

expression

US

FOR-chuhn FAY-vurz thuh BOLD

UK

FAW-choon FAY-vuhz thuh BOHLD

Definition

This expression means that people who take risks or act bravely are more likely to succeed or receive good outcomes.

Usage & Nuances

This is a proverb, usually used as encouragement to take bold actions or try something new. It's quite formal and literary, and may be used in motivational or reflective contexts. Similar expressions: 'no guts, no glory' (informal), 'nothing ventured, nothing gained.'

• Spanish: la fortuna favorece a los valientes
• Portuguese (BR): a sorte favorece os ousados - a sorte favorece os corajosos
• Portuguese (PT): a sorte favorece os audazes - a sorte favorece os corajosos
• Chinese (Simplified): 幸运女神眷顾勇敢者
• Chinese (Traditional): 幸運女神眷顧勇敢者
• Hindi: साहसी लोगों का भाग्य साथ देता है
• Arabic: الحظ يفضل الجريئين
• Bengali: সৌভাগ্য সাহসীদের পক্ষেই থাকে
• Russian: удача сопутствует смелым
• Japanese: 運は勇者に味方する
• Vietnamese: may mắn luôn mỉm cười với người dũng cảm
• Korean: 행운은 용감한 자의 편이다
• Turkish: şans cesurdan yanadır
• Urdu: قسمت بہادروں کا ساتھ دیتی ہے
• Indonesian: keberuntungan berpihak pada yang berani

Example Sentences

He decided to start his own business because fortune favors the bold.

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Remember, fortune favors the bold when you take a big step.

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We chose to travel despite the risks because fortune favors the bold.

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You’ll never know unless you try—fortune favors the bold!

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I was nervous to speak up, but then I remembered, fortune favors the bold.

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Let’s just go for it—after all, fortune favors the bold.

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