Every dog has its day

Meaning:

We use this idiom to talk about how every person has a time in their life when they are successful and in a good state. We often use this one when a person has been unsuccessful or a failure at something for a long time, and then they suddenly prosper and overcome this previously negative situation.

Example sentences:

1. Every dog has its day!
2. You know what they say, "Every dog has its day!"
3. Like they say, "Every dog has its day!"

Example dialogue:

Two friends are talking about their chess matches against each other.

A: All right! I finally beat you in a chess game.
B: Yeah, you sure did. Good work.
A: You've beaten me every game we've ever played against each other, and now I've finally beaten you.
B: You're right. Congratulations. Every dog has its day.

Practice question:

Think of a situation where we can say "Every dog has its day!"