if at first you don't succeed, try try again
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: if at first you don't succeed, try, try again
Sense 1
Meaning · English
indicates the importance of persistence in the pursuit of success.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).
Common questions
What does “if at first you don't succeed, try try again” mean?
indicates the importance of persistence in the pursuit of success.
Is “if at first you don't succeed, try try again” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.