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story of one's life
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used to say that it is typical of a person to experience an unfortunate event
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "story of one's life" and when to use it?
The phrase "story of one's life" is an idiom that is used to express that a situation is typical, common, or represents an ongoing theme in a person's life. The origin of this phrase is not precisely documented, but it has been in use for many years.
Examples
I finally found a parking space, and then my meter was broken. Story of my life.
