Meaning of the word "misfortunes never come singly" in English
What does "misfortunes never come singly" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
misfortunes never come singly
US /mɪsˈfɔːrtʃənz ˈnɛvər kʌm ˈsɪŋɡli/
UK /mɪsˈfɔːtʃənz ˈnɛvə kʌm ˈsɪŋɡli/
Idiom
bad things tend to happen at the same time or in quick succession
Example:
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First I lost my job, and then my car broke down; truly, misfortunes never come singly.
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After the flood, a fire broke out in the warehouse, proving that misfortunes never come singly.