One of those days

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A difficult or frustrating day where nothing seems to go right.

I spilled my coffee, arrived late to work, and forgot my wallet at home. It's just one of those days.
Visual representation of "one of those days" - A difficult or frustrating day where nothing seems to go right.

Often appears as...

  • have one of those days
  • it's one of those days

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Idiomatic

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Negative Connotation

Expresses a feeling of frustration or a sense that many things are going wrong.

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Missed the bus and lost my keys, it's one of those days.
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Informal Expression

Used in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speech.

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I tried fixing the sink and now the kitchen's flooded. Yep, one of those days.
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Empathy Cue

It's often said to express shared understanding of bad luck or trouble.

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You're having one of those days too? Let's grab a coffee and vent.
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