chapter of accidents
The phrase "chapter of accidents" is primarily used in British English to describe a series of unlucky or unforeseen events occurring in a short time.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
C1General
(informal, british)A series of unfortunate or unexpected events happening in quick succession.
Example
- Their vacation turned into a chapter of accidents, with lost luggage, missed flights, and bad weather.
- The project was a chapter of accidents, facing delays, budget cuts, and technical failures.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chapter of accidents":