every dog has its day

Idioms  

1. Even the lowliest will sometimes come to the fore, as in They may not listen to me now, but just wait, every dog has its day. This proverbial saying alludes to the lowly status dogs once held. [Mid-1500s] Also see had its day.

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Example Sentences

But every dog has its day – and Father’s Day is ours.

From The Guardian • Jun. 17, 2016

They say every dog has its day, and Poh is making the most of his with the help of his owner Thomas Neil Rodriguez.

From Time • May 30, 2015

"We've waited a long time for this - 16 years because of hypocrisy and brutality. But every dog has its day and we're going to have ours."

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2014

"I would imagine the bookmakers would favour Liverpool but every dog has its day," barked Hearts boss John McGlynn.

From The Guardian • Aug. 10, 2012

"I guess every dog has its day," Rays manager Joe Maddon said.

From Newsweek • Aug. 21, 2011