Phrase guide

story of my life

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Used to ruefully indicate that a previously described incident (often a mishap) typically tends to be experienced by the speaker.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I asked the new girl at work to go out for a meal — and she got off with the waiter. That's the story of my life!

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Antonyms: none provided

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