Down on (one's) luck In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "down on (one's) luck", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-11-01 12:11

Meaning of Down on (one's) luck

Synonyms:

bad luck , out of luck

Down on (one's) luck phrase informal

Having a period of misfortune

There are some moments you will be down on your luck in life, but just keep your chin up and look on the bright side.

She found herself down on her luck since she moved to her new apartment.

Jeny complains that she is really down on her luck recently. She got fired and got trouble paying tuition fee for her kids.

Other phrases about:

these things happen
This is the usual result of a certain situation. This happens a lot. It's a common scenario or situation. Used to tell somebody not to worry about something they have done
Ne'er (Never) cast a clout 'til May be out
Do not change from winter clothes to summer clothes until June, because there is often a sudden cold snap in May.
fucked by the fickle finger of fate

If someone is fucked by the fickle finger of fate, they have gone through an unlucky situation.

no good to gundy

No value, use, or purpose

shit out of luck

1. Having got an unlucky outcome
2. In a hopeless situation

Grammar and Usage of Down on (one's) luck

Verb Forms

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
Long Pole in the Tent
somebody or something that causes delay in a project or a task that takes a long period of time to finish
Example: He is the long pole in the tent. He has never met deadlines and always makes other people wait.
Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode