If It's Not One Thing It's Another

指问题接二连三发生,一件事刚解决另一件又出现,令人烦恼。
用于抱怨或描述接连不断的困难。
例句
First the car broke down, then I lost my keys—if it's not one thing it's another.
典故来源 源自日常口语表达,强调生活中连续不断的麻烦和挫折。

📖 习语词汇解析

习语中的关键英语词汇

thing [θiŋ]
n. 事件,形势;东西,事物;家伙;事业;
another [ə'nʌðɚ]
adj. 又一个;再一个;另一的;其他一种; pron. 另一个,别个;再一个;

🔤 同首字母习语

illgotten gains
非法或不正当获取的财产或利益
it is written all over your face
这清楚地写在你的脸上
in applepie order
整齐有序的状态
if you connect the dots
如果你串连起来
I'm all ears
表示全神贯注地倾听,准备好听对方说话。
in the clear
"不再有困难、问题或障碍" Please note that these translations are approximate, as idioms often have nuanced meanings that may not be captured fully in a direct translation.
in the fast lane
在快车道上;过着充满刺激和忙碌的生活。
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