Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lightning never strikes twice

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.88 in modern English

Syllables: light-ning n-ev-er strikes twice
IPA

43

Scrabble Score

26

Letters

4

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

An allusive shortening of lightning never strikes twice in the same place, usually used figuratively.

Phrases

lightning doesn't strike twice

Frequently Paired Words

lightning doesn't strike twice

Questions

What does lightning never strikes twice mean?: An allusive shortening of lightning never strikes twice in the same place, usually used figuratively.

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