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one of those days

Idioms

Also, just one of those days. A day when everything goes wrong, as in The car wouldn't start, I lost my glasses—it was one of those days. This expression was first recorded in 1936.

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one of those days

“It was a crazy game, and we had to fight hard. It was one of those days when the referee is against us, and we managed to win,” Kane said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

Tuesday at the 2026 North American World Cup was one of those days.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

"I was surprised, but it was one of those days when everything clicks."

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

"Just one of those days you don't feel too good on the court," said the 23-year-old, who has been managing a foot injury.

From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026

There are days when everything changes, and this was one of those days.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead

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