It’s not somebody’s day

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phrase

When not everything is going well for someone, or they are having a string of bad luck.

He lost his wallet, missed the bus and his phone's battery died. It's just not his day!
Visual representation of "it’s not somebody’s day" - When not everything is going well for someone, or they are having a string of bad luck

Often appears as...

  • not my day
  • not your day

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Unlucky Streak

Use this phrase when someone experiences a series of unfortunate events within a short time.

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She spilled coffee on her shirt and then tripped. It's clearly not her day.
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Sympathy Expression

This phrase often expresses sympathy or empathy towards someone who's having a tough time.

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I heard about your car breaking down. Sounds like it’s not your day, huh?
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Colloquial Usage

The phrase is informal and typically used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.

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After forgetting his umbrella and getting soaked in the rain, he said, 'it's not my day today.'
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