God loves a trier
A British proverbial expression used to encourage or gently tease someone who has attempted something difficult, particularly when they've failed or achieved only a modest result.
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A British proverbial expression used to encourage or gently tease someone who has attempted something difficult, particularly when they've failed or achieved only a modest result. It suggests that effort and persistence are morally praiseworthy even when outcomes are poor — that the act of trying has its own value. Often deployed with warm irony, the phrase can be sincere encouragement or a softened way of acknowledging that someone gave it their best shot despite limited ability.
She finished last in the race but she never gave up — well, God loves a trier.
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(UK) Those who keep trying are likely to succeed.
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