Meaning of the word "lightning never strikes the same place twice" in English
What does "lightning never strikes the same place twice" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lightning never strikes the same place twice
US /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ ˈnev.ɚ straɪks ðə seɪm pleɪs twaɪs/
UK /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ ˈnev.ə straɪks ðə seɪm pleɪs twaɪs/
Idiom
used to say that an unusual or unpleasant event is unlikely to happen to the same person or in the same place again
Example:
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I know you're scared of another accident, but lightning never strikes the same place twice.
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They lost their house to a fire, but they decided to rebuild there, thinking lightning never strikes the same place twice.