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/
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Idiom

used to suggest that human plans are often thwarted by fate or divine intervention, regardless of how well they are prepared

Example:
We had everything ready for the outdoor wedding, but then the storm hit; man plans and God laughs.
I thought I'd be retired by now, but man plans and God laughs.