they'll do it every time

proverb — 2 senses

they'll do it every time

proverb
1

Humorous, Often, Sarcastic, Uncommon One must be vigilant and cognizant of challenging and hazardous surroundings or situations, or the usual events will occur.

2

Used to assert the validity of a stereotype regarding the way people behave.

  • That's women for you. If you don't cry they'll talk and if you cry they'll talk. They'll do it ever time, and New York women's no different from Holden.1901, “The Widow's Story”, in San Francisco Daily Times, volume 10, page 18:
Related terms
every single time

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