if at first you don't succeed, try, try again

Related to word: succeed

Idiom

Definition

  1. A phrase used to encourage persistence in the face of failure.

    • Despite his first attempt failing, he remembered 'if at first you don't succeed, try, try again' and resolved to try once more.

    • She faced some difficulties learning to drive, but she told herself 'if at first you don't succeed, try, try again,' so she never gave up.

    • The project didn't go well at first, but we adhered to 'if at first you don't succeed, try, try again' and eventually succeeded.