String of bad luck In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "string of bad luck", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2023-03-13 03:03

Meaning of String of bad luck

Variants:

streak of bad luck

String of bad luck noun phrase

A period of time during which you continue to fail or bad luck happens to you

I have been experiencing a string of bad luck and don't know how to break out of it.

After a week, I moved out of that apartment because I felt like I had been hitting a string of bad luck.

He is looking for ways to bounce back after a constant string of bad luck.

Other phrases about:

bread always falls on the buttered side down

In a bad situation, the worst possible outcome will always happen

life's a bitch (and then you die)

Used to express one's feelings when facing a bad situation

that's the way the ball bounces

Everything happens the way it should, especially bad things and there's nothing you can do and no reason to be sad about it.

misfortunes never come singly

Bad things usually come in groups.

Origin of String of bad luck

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
the straw that broke the donkey's back

Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail

Example:

Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him

Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode