something that is inconsistent or unpredictable in outcome
📖 general
General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.
To affect one deeply and personally; to be clearly understood as true and relevant, often painfully so.
To achieve great success or wealth suddenly.
To have a very powerful and overwhelming impact, often negative or shocking.
To have a very powerful and overwhelming impact, often negative or shocking, similar to being struck by a truck.
To do something exceptionally well, to achieve outstanding success, or to exceed expectations.
characterized by unpredictability, with varying results
To find something valuable or successful after searching; to discover a source of wealth or profit.
To reach the lowest possible level of a bad situation; to experience the worst possible misfortune.
To achieve significant success or recognition, especially in a career or endeavor.
To cause a situation to become chaotic, public, and problematic, often when negative information is revealed. (Usually as part of 'when the s*** hits the fan'.)
to receive significant media attention or public focus