a string of bad luck

a string of bad luck

A period of continuous misfortune. I've just had a string of bad luck lately. After losing my job, I found out that I won't be entitled to any social welfare payments while I look for work. She broke up with him? Wow, the poor guy's string of bad luck continues.
See also: bad, luck, of, string
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a streak of bad luck
  • a run of bad luck
  • bad luck
  • tough break
  • bad iron
  • bad trot
  • tough luck
  • be down on (one's) luck
  • be down on your luck
  • down on your luck
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