every dog has its day

Definition

Everyone, at some point, experiences some degree of victory or success in life.

Example Sentences

• "cæsar [...] Yes, Rufio: I am an old man—worn out now—true, quite true. [...] Well, every dog has his day; and I have had mine: I cannot complain."
• ""[T]o lose, it hurt. But I learned from that. I learned that every dog has its day. I learned patience.""
• "The Hearts manager John McGlynn was thrilled to be drawn against Liverpool in the Europa League play-offs. McGlynn said: ". . . . I would imagine the bookmakers would favour Liverpool but every dog has its day.""