Lightning never strikes twice Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
This expression means that a rare or unusual event is unlikely to happen again in the same way or place.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal, often used to comfort someone after a rare bad event or to express doubt that something unusual will happen again. Can be literal or figurative. Sometimes used with hope or reassurance. Not always strictly true—sometimes rare things do repeat.
جمل نموذجية
Don't worry, lightning never strikes twice.
basic
They say lightning never strikes twice, so you'll be fine.
basic
After the accident, everyone told her lightning never strikes twice.
basic
I can't believe I lost my wallet again—so much for 'lightning never strikes twice.'
natural
Honestly, after everything that's happened, I'm starting to think lightning never strikes twice isn't always true.
natural
You had a rough year, but maybe you'll get lucky now—lightning never strikes twice, right?
natural