one thing after another
one thing after another
Several things (typically unfortunate or stressful) in quick succession. I'm sorry I'm so late, but one thing after another kept cropping up in work today. The kids are sick again. It's really been one thing after another this winter.
See also: after, another, one, thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
ˌone (damned/damn) thing after aˈnother
(spoken) used to complain that a lot of unpleasant things keep happening to you: It’s just one thing after another, isn’t it? First the car wouldn’t start, and then the bus was late.See also: after, another, one, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be pressed for time
- be pushed for time
- be in it for
- a run on (something)
- away from it all
- a rush on (something)
- be out of (one's) head
- at the point of (doing something)
- be at a disadvantage
- at a disadvantage