Korean expression
잃을 거 없는
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What does 잃을 거 없는 mean?
잃을 거 없는 means "People who have nothing to lose are the scariest." in Korean.
How it works here
잃을 거 없는 means “having nothing to lose,” creating the nuance that such people have little reason to be afraid.
Key expression
V을 거 없다
To have nothing to lose and therefore nothing more to fear.
The pattern ‘V-(으)ㄹ 거 없는’ means that there is nothing to lose or worry about. It is natural in spoken language and differs from simply meaning “not necessary.”
When it's used
Used when saying that someone has no more loss to fear and therefore may take risks.
The line
정말 잃을 거 없는 애들이 제일 무섭구나
People who really have nothing to lose are the scariest.
A warning or assessment of people’s attitudes when they have little to lose in a risky situation.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 2” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
이번엔 잃을 거 없으니까 한번 해 보자.
We have nothing to lose this time, so let’s try.
잃을 거 없는 사람은 오히려 더 대담할 수 있어.
People with nothing to lose can actually be bolder.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
잃을 거 없는
정말 잃을 거 없는 애들이 제일 무섭구나
People who really have nothing to lose are the scariest.
- Saying that people with nothing to lose are more fearless
- A situation where someone keeps searching for lost paperwork
- A situation where someone starts a new job and feels very nervous
Show the answer
Saying that people with nothing to lose are more fearless
To have nothing to lose and therefore nothing more to fear. The pattern ‘V-(으)ㄹ 거 없는’ means that there is nothing to lose or worry about. It is natural in spoken language and differs from simply meaning “not necessary.”
Other words in this line
- 정말
- Really
- 잃다
- To lose
- 것
- Thing
- 없다
- To not exist; to not have
- 애
- Person; kid
- 제일
- The most
- 무섭다
- To be scary
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