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Not everything will go perfectly; some things won't work out as planned.
Non preoccuparti, non tutte le ciambelle riescono col buco.
Don't worry, not everything will go perfectly.
Ha fallito l'esame, ma non tutte le ciambelle riescono col buco.
He failed the exam, but you can't win them all.
This proverb is often used to comfort someone after a disappointment or failure.
Use this expression when someone is disappointed about something not working out, to remind them that not everything can be perfect.
This is a fixed expression that should not be modified. It's used to comfort or console someone about a minor disappointment.
The phrase originates from the observation that not all doughnuts (ciambelle) come out with a perfect hole in the middle during baking. It has been used metaphorically in Italian since at least the 20th century to express that not everything will go as planned.
This is a common Italian proverb used to express acceptance of imperfection and to comfort others when things don't go their way. It's often used in casual conversation when someone is disappointed about something not working out.