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Sod’s law

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Sod’s law
ˌSod’s ˈlaw noun [uncountable]
British English the natural tendency for things to go wrong whenever possible – used humorously
   SYN  Murphy’s Law American English:
    It’s Sod’s law that the car breaks down when you need it most.