“Every Dog Has Its Day”
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💭 Meaning
“Every dog has its day” is another way of saying that everyone gets a moment of success, recognition, or good fortune eventually, i.e., even those who seem overlooked or unlucky will eventually get their chance to shine.
✍️ Examples
Henry reminded his student that after several rejections, every dog has its day … and her passion project finally landed her the internship.
The underdog applicant proved that every dog has its day when he received an offer from his dream school off the waitlist.
Henry told his colleague not to get discouraged after a tough pitch meeting, since every dog has its day.
📜 Origin
The phrase dates back centuries, with early versions appearing in English literature as far back as the 16th century. One of its most famous early appearances is in Shakespeare's Hamlet (1600), where the line “the cat will mew, and dog will have his day" suggests that even the lowliest creatures get their moment. Historically, dogs were often viewed with less regard than they are today, making the sentiment especially meaningful; even something considered unremarkable or lowly would eventually get its turn. By the 19th and 20th centuries, “every dog has its day" had become a well-established English proverb, offering encouragement that success or recognition comes to everyone eventually.
