quirk of fate
1 of 1phrase/ˈkwɝk əv ˈfeɪt/
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an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events
The exact origin of the idiom "quirk of fate" is not well-documented but it likely originates from the idea of unpredictable or unexpected events that seem to be controlled by destiny or fortune. It is used to describe an unusual or unexpected event that has a significant impact on a person's life, often implying that the event was beyond their control and influenced by destiny.
- By a quirk of fate, they both ended up at the same cafe on the same day and rekindled their friendship.
- It was a quirk of fate that they missed their flight, but it led them to discover a hidden gem of a restaurant in the airport.
- Through a quirk of fate, he stumbled upon the job opportunity of a lifetime while browsing the internet.
- It was a quirk of fate that brought them together at that exact moment, and they knew it was meant to be.
- He never expected to win the lottery—it was just a quirk of fate that he happened to buy a ticket that day.