Trouble Idioms

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if it’s not one thing, it’s the other

Meaning: Expresses frustration when multiple problems occur one after another.

Example: If it's not one thing, it's the other—first the car broke down, now the power’s out. Read more ➺


a blessing in disguise

Meaning: the misfortune which turns out to have advantages

Example: Losing that job turned out to be a blessing in disguise for him as it forced him to plunge into business. Read more ➺


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