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What would it mean? Perhaps something like the Galician "A cada porco, chégalle o seu San Martiño", "To each pig, it comes Saint Martin's day (slaughter day)". Or maybe more like "Everyone gets their fifteen minutes of fame".
February 28, 2017
It's close to the latter, but a little wider in meaning. Here are some dictionary definitions:
- Everyone gets a chance eventually: Don't worry, you'll get chosen for the team. Every dog has its day. You may become famous someday. Every dog has his day.
- Everyone is successful during some period in their life: He'll get that promotion eventually. Every dog has its day.
- 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]
February 28, 2017
I worked out it's his/her/it's and I used 'their' - was definitely confused for a strong minute >.<
August 11, 2015
