Meaning of the word "you cannot lose what you never had" in English

What does "you cannot lose what you never had" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

you cannot lose what you never had

US /ju ˈkæn.ɑːt luːz wʌt ju ˈnev.ɚ hæd/
UK /ju ˈkæn.ɒt luːz wɒt ju ˈnev.ə hæd/
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Idiom

used to say that one should not be upset about losing something that was never truly theirs or that they never actually possessed

Example:
I'm sad I didn't get the job, but I guess you cannot lose what you never had.
Don't cry over that lost opportunity; you cannot lose what you never had.