there is a first time for everything —(saying ) because smth. has not happened before there is no reason to assume that it never will (also: there’s got to be a first time for everything ):
- “I’ve never had a rheumatic ache or pain in my life.” “Well, there’s a first time for everything, you know, and you’re not so young…”
there is a time for everything —(saying ) there are circumstances in which doing any particular thing is most appropriate (also: there is a time and a place for everything ):
- There is a time for everything you know; hence time for your private life should not be utilized for official activities.