Even if a deal or negotiation doesn't succeed, both parties retain their original possessions or funds, meaning no actual loss is incurred.
他们谈了半天，生意最终没谈成，但大家都能理解，毕竟一物不成，两物见在，没有人吃亏。
They discussed the business for hours, but the deal ultimately fell through. Still, everyone understood, as no one lost anything; it was a case of 'no harm done, both parties retain their original possessions'.
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