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twist of fate

idiom
Meaning

An unfortunate, often ironic turn of events.


Examples
SIMPLE

By a twist of fate, we met on the train.

CONTEXTUAL

In a strange twist of fate, the two rivals ended up working at the same company.

COMPLEX

Through a cruel twist of fate, the explorer discovered the lost city only after his supplies had completely run out.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    fucked by the fickle finger of fate

    Victimized by bad luck.

  2. 02

    get one's knickers in a twist

    To become overwrought or unnecessarily upset over a trivial matter.

  3. 03

    leave someone to their fate

    to abandon; to give up on; to leave on their own – chiefly in regard to avoid upcoming misfortune

  4. 04

    tempt fate

    To take a risk.

  5. 05

    twist in the wind

    To be unassisted and without comfort in a situation likely to result in distress or failure.

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