Meaning of the word "man plan and God laughs" in English
What does "man plan and God laughs" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
man plan and God laughs
US /mæn plæn ænd ɡɑːd læfs/
UK /mæn plæn ænd ɡɒd lɑːfs/
Idiom
used to suggest that human plans are often thwarted by fate or divine intervention, regardless of how well they are prepared
Example:
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We had everything ready for the outdoor wedding, but then the storm hit; man plans and God laughs.
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I thought I'd be retired by now, but man plans and God laughs.
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