Meaning
When an unexpected event occurs that creates an inconvenient situation.
Cultural Background
Reflects the importance of market days in history. Used to express irony.
Use it with a smile
It makes you sound more natural.
Meaning
When an unexpected event occurs that creates an inconvenient situation.
Use it with a smile
It makes you sound more natural.
Test Yourself
When do you use this phrase?
You go to a cafe, but it is closed. What do you say?
It is used for bad timing.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesYou go to a cafe, but it is closed. What do you say?
It is used for bad timing.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is very common.
Related Phrases
설상가상
similarMisfortune upon misfortune.