one thing after another
idiom
—used to complain about the large number of bad or unfortunate events that happen to someone
It's one thing after another with him. Now he's in jail for drunk driving.
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Some of our regulars eat that way, while others like one thing after another, like a coursed meal.
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Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2024
Cancer June 21-July 22 Life is just one thing after another today!
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
General Daily Insight for June 21, 2023 Life is just one thing after another today!
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2023
It’s been one thing after another at Alabama recently, and so Byrne’s job is not one anyone should envy.
—Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 5 May 2023
Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2024
Cancer June 21-July 22 Life is just one thing after another today!
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
General Daily Insight for June 21, 2023 Life is just one thing after another today!
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2023
It’s been one thing after another at Alabama recently, and so Byrne’s job is not one anyone should envy.
—Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 5 May 2023
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“One thing after another.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20thing%20after%20another. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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