idiom
fortune favors the bold
FOR-chun FAY-verz the BOHLD
ˈfɔːrtʃən ˈfeɪvərz ðə boʊldListen
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Syllable breakdown
fortunefavorsthebold
Dictionary meaning
those who take risks and act decisively are more likely to be successful; bravery and initiative attract good luck
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