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have two strikes against one

[have two strikes against one] or [have two strikes on one] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have things working against you; be hindered in several ways; be in a difficult situation; […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

lightning never strikes twice in the same place

[lightning never strikes twice in the same place] The same accident does not happen twice; the same person does not have the same luck again. - A proverb. * /Billy […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

strike one funny

[strike one funny] {v. phr.} To appear or seem laughable, curious, ironic, or entertaining. * /"It strikes me funny," he said, "that you should refuse my invitation to visit my […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

two strikes against one

[two strikes against one] {n. phr.} From baseball. Two opportunities wasted in some undertaking, so that only one chance is left. * /Poor John has two strikes against him when […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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