be a chapter of accidents



be a chapter of accidents

To be characterized by multiple problems or mishaps. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Despite all of our planning, the birthday party was a chapter of accidents.
See also: accident, chapter, of

be a chapter of accidents

  (British & Australian formal)
to be a series of unpleasant events The whole trip was a chapter of accidents.
See also: accident, chapter, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
StefSTEFDutch
CÓEmgeinKEE-veen, KWEE-vinIrish
Winters['wintəz]
Tammaro-Italian
Lekan-Western African, Yoruba
Astarteəs-TAHR-tee (English)Near Eastern Mythology (Hellenized), Biblical Greek