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It doesn't hurt to do [sth] v expr informal (It is a good idea to do [sth](figurado)no perder nada loc verb
  no venir mal loc verb
  no ser mala idea loc verb
Note: Often used in advice: 'it won't hurt' or 'it wouldn't hurt.'
 I doubt that Simon will lend you his car, but it doesn't hurt to ask!
 Dudo que Simon te preste su auto, pero no pierdes nada preguntando.
It won't hurt [sb] to do [sth],
it wouldn't hurt [sb] to do [sth]
v expr
informal (It is advisable for [sb] to do [sth])no perder nada con loc verb
  no ser mala idea loc verb
  no venir mal loc verb
 It wouldn't hurt you to at least ask your teacher for more time to do your essay.
 No pierdes nada con pedirle a tu profesor que te dé más tiempo para terminar el ensayo.
It doesn't hurt that v expr informal (It is helpful that)no venir mal loc verb
  venir bien loc verb
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