you can't win them all

(you) can't win them all

A phrase said, often as an attempt at consolation, when one has lost or failed to achieve a desired result, especially after previous success. "Them" is sometimes abbreviated as "'em." I know you're disappointed to have the lost the game, but you can't win them all, honey. A: "I'm sorry, I know you worked really hard and were expecting an A+." B: "Eh, can't win 'em all."
See also: all, win
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

you can't win them all (or win some, lose some)

said to express consolation or resignation after failure in a contest. informal
See also: all, win
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you can’t win them ˈall

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you ˈwin some, you ˈlose some

(spoken) used to express sympathy for somebody who has been disappointed about something: ‘I made a terrible speech this evening.’ ‘Well, you can’t win them all. Don’t worry about it.’
See also: all, win
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See also:
  • (you) can't win them all
  • can’t win em all
  • can’t win them all
  • can't win them all
  • You can’t win ’em all
  • You can’t win them all
  • you can't win 'em all
  • (something) isn't everything
  • money, winning, etc. isn't everything
  • winning isn't everything