English Explanatory Dictionary

fortune favors the bold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fortune favors the bold.wav

Word forms

fortune favors the bold fortune favors the brave fortune favors the daring fortune favours the bold fortune favours the brave fortune favours the daring

Etymology

Calque of the Latin fortis Fortūna adiuvat (“fortune helps the strong”)

Related words

make one's own luck God hates a coward
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