Twist of fate Meaning in English
expression
Definition
A surprising or unexpected event caused by chance, especially when it changes someone’s situation strongly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and poetic; used in stories or when talking about life's unpredictable events. Common with 'it was a twist of fate,' and often used when something happens by chance, not by choice. Sometimes replaced by 'turn of fate' or 'quirk of fate,' but 'twist of fate' is most common.
Example Sentences
By a twist of fate, they met again after many years.
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Losing his ticket was a twist of fate that changed his plans.
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It was a twist of fate that she got the last seat on the bus.
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Sometimes, a twist of fate brings people together in unexpected ways.
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In a strange twist of fate, he ended up working for the company he once disliked.
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Life is full of twists of fate you can never see coming.
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