Murphy's Law (Noun)
Meaning
Humorous axiom stating that anything that can go wrong will go wrong.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- It was a classic case of Murphy's Law when I spilled coffee on my shirt just before a job interview.
- The team's chances of winning were already slim, but with their star player injured, it seemed like Murphy's Law was in full effect.
- I was running late for work and, of course, the bus broke down, proving once again that Murphy's Law is always in operation.
- After months of planning, the wedding day was ruined by a torrential downpour, a perfect illustration of Murphy's Law.
- The new restaurant's opening night was a disaster, with the kitchen catching fire and the toilets overflowing, a textbook example of Murphy's Law.