misfortunes never come singly
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: misfortunes never come alone
Meaning · English
Bad things or situations always come in groups or streaks; they never come in a single way.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Những điều xui xẻo luôn đến theo nhóm hoặc chuỗi
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “misfortunes never come singly” mean?
Bad things or situations always come in groups or streaks; they never come in a single way.
Is “misfortunes never come singly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.