God loves a trier
English
Phrase
- (UK) Those who keep trying are likely to succeed.
- 2023 October 20, Rebecca McPhee, “Big Bothy Walk Completed”, in Australian Associated Press[1], retrieved 22 July 2025:
- Stodel put all her possessions in storage, grabbed a backpack, and set off. She commented on social media, "Is this a ridiculous idea? Yes. Yes, it is. But God loves a trier and we'll see how far I get."
Usage notes
Often used sarcastically, to suggest that someone has made multiple failed attempts.