have nothing to lose

US /hæv ˈnʌθɪŋ tu luːz/
UK /hæv ˈnʌθɪŋ tu luːz/
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n'avoir rien à perdre

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

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I decided to apply for the scholarship; I have nothing to lose.
J'ai décidé de postuler pour la bourse; je n'ai rien à perdre.
Go ahead and ask her out. You have nothing to lose.
Vas-y et invite-la à sortir. Tu n'as rien à perdre.