bad luck
idiom
—used in speech to show sympathy for someone who has failed or has been disappointed
"I didn't get the job." "Bad luck!"
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Kansas City also faced more bad luck throughout the game.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025
Before the Lunar New Year In preparation for the Lunar New Year, houses are thoroughly cleaned to drive away any bad luck from the previous year.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Athan Lau's family uses red decorations to sweep out bad luck from the past year.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
They were dealt some bad luck when Luka Dončić exited that game with a left calf injury.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025
Before the Lunar New Year In preparation for the Lunar New Year, houses are thoroughly cleaned to drive away any bad luck from the previous year.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Athan Lau's family uses red decorations to sweep out bad luck from the past year.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
They were dealt some bad luck when Luka Dončić exited that game with a left calf injury.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Bad luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20luck. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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