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.

Example Sentences

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"I actually feel like I'm playing pretty well, just one of those days."

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 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

On one of those days she was found to be "medically fit" but "refused" to come.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

"It was one of those days, in between storms, like beautiful, sunny, 75 degree weather type of days," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

It was one of those days when a man feels good, feels like speaking to his neighbor, is glad to live in a country like ours, and proud of his government.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls

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