Every dog has his day
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Every dog has his day, and apparently even the world’s rats have one, too.
From Washington Post
Every dog has his day, and for your dog, this is it.
From Los Angeles Times
“Every dog has his day, but you don’t ever forget,” growled Allardyce who, in gloriously petty style, did not let his players get changed or showered at Prenton Park after Bolton’s win the following season.
From The Guardian
“Yeah, well, let me tell you something. Every dog has his day. But it’s nighttime — no time for dogs. Dogs don’t sleep. So, it’s cat time. Cats come out at night. Freaks come out at night. Shaq-a-freak.”
From New York Times
"Every dog has his day," he said.
From Literature
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