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Every dog has its day
Meaning
- Everyone will have a moment of success or recognition at some point in their life. It is meant to provide hope to the underdog.
Encouraging, philosophical
Used in a sentence
- Don't worry about losing this game, every dog has its day.
- I finally got that promotion, I guess every dog has its day.
- Keep working hard, every dog has its day eventually.
The backstory
This proverb has been recorded as far back as the mid-16th century. It suggests that success is cyclical and eventually visits everyone.
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