Meaning of the word "Murphy's law" in English
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Murphy's law
US /ˈmɝː.fiz lɑː/
UK /ˈmɜː.fiz lɔː/
Phrase
a humorous adage stating that "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong"
Example:
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My computer crashed right before I saved my work—it's Murphy's Law in action.
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Whenever I forget my umbrella, it rains. It's always Murphy's Law.
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