have nothing to lose

US /hæv ˈnʌθɪŋ tu luːz/
UK /hæv ˈnʌθɪŋ tu luːz/
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no tener nada que perder

to be in a situation where you cannot make things worse by trying to achieve something, so you should try

:
I decided to apply for the scholarship; I have nothing to lose.
Decidí solicitar la beca; no tengo nada que perder.
Go ahead and ask her out. You have nothing to lose.
Anímate y invítala a salir. No tienes nada que perder.