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

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If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

Prov. You have to keep trying until you get what you want. Jill: I spent all morning trying to fix the computer, and it still won't work. Jane: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. You'll learn that dance step eventually. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

See also: again, first, if, try

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It seems that The United Colors of Benetton has mastered one of the best-known cliches of American business - if at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Now it's 'united retailers of Benetton' by MISONZHNIK, ELAINE / Real Estate Weekly POMONA - If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. READY FOR RESTART NHRA BACK AT FAIRPLEX AFTER RAINOUT by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) More results

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