have nothing to lose

US /hæv ˈnʌθɪŋ tu luːz/
UK /hæv ˈnʌθɪŋ tu luːz/
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잃을 것이 없다

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.
장학금에 지원하기로 결정했어. 잃을 게 없으니까.
Go ahead and ask her out. You have nothing to lose.
그녀에게 데이트 신청해 봐. 잃을 게 없잖아.