you've got to be in it to win it

you've got to be in it to win it

You must participate if you want to win something. The phrase is often applied to winning the lottery. Did you see that great prize? I hope you bought your raffle ticket because you've got to be in it to win it!
See also: win
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • sure as eggs is eggs
  • great minds
  • great minds think alike
  • beck and call
  • a penny for them
  • rest in peace
  • eggs is eggs
  • be twiddling your thumbs