Lightning never strikes twice in the same place
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Misfortune does not occur twice in the same way to the same person.
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In actuality, lightning can strike twice in the same place.
Words nearby Lightning never strikes twice in the same place
lightning, lightning arrester, lightning bug, lightning chess, lightning conductor, Lightning never strikes twice in the same place, lightning rod, lightning stroke, light-o'-love, light on, light opera
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Other Idioms and Phrases with Lightning never strikes twice in the same place
lightning never strikes twice in the same place
The same misfortune will never recur, as in Go ahead and try your luck investing in options again; lightning never strikes twice. This saying is based on a long-standing myth, which has been proved to be untrue. Nevertheless, it is so well known it is often shortened, as in the example. [Mid-1800s]
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