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. informalSee also: all, win
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
you can’t win them ˈall
,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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (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