Alternative form of you win some, you lose some

Patient work will eventually conquer any problem.

(idiomatic) To achieve a portion of a goal, but fail to achieve the entire goal.

Alternative form of slow and steady wins the race

Alternative form of what wins on Sunday sells on Monday

Alternative form of what wins on Sunday sells on Monday

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of win the battle, but lose the war

(chiefly US, marketing, motor sports) A brand of automobile that performs well in racing competitions will be popular with retail purchasers.

(informal) It is impossible to always succeed; failure or disappointment is inevitable from time to time.

Said to describe a conflict in which someone has a particular advantage from the start.