"you miss 100% of the shots you don't take" meaning in English

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Proverb

Etymology: True origin unknown, but was most likely popularized by Wayne Gretzky. Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=you miss 100% of the shots you don't take}} you miss 100% of the shots you don't take, {{en-proverb|head=you miss 100% of the shots you don't take}} you miss 100% of the shots you don't take
  1. To make no attempt to do something guarantees failure, so you should always try.
    Sense id: en-you_miss_100%_of_the_shots_you_don't_take-en-proverb-9oMD0GU6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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