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Meaning of Sod's law | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/sɒdz lɔ/

Definitions

The principle that what can go wrong, will go wrong, usually with some observed degree of irony
UK
Alternative spelling of Sod's law.
alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Equivalents

Français loi de l'emmerdement maximum

Русский закон подлости

Examples

“It's Sod's law that it will rain when going for a picnic.”

“It was amazing and typical of Sod's Law, the moment I turned for home, the wind direction would not only change, but be the complete reverse.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

soda soda acid soda alum soda ash Soda Bay soda biscuit