Meaning of the word "what you have never had, you never miss" in English

What does "what you have never had, you never miss" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

what you have never had, you never miss

US /wʌt ju hæv ˈnɛvər hæd, ju ˈnɛvər mɪs/
UK /wɒt ju hæv ˈnɛvə hæd, ju ˈnɛvə mɪs/
"what you have never had, you never miss" picture

Idiom

used to say that you do not feel the loss of something if you have never experienced or possessed it

Example:
I've never lived in a big house, but what you have never had, you never miss.
She doesn't mind not having a car; what you have never had, you never miss.