A chapter of accidents
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Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
This phrase is often used metaphorically to describe situations, not just literal accidents. 
After losing his job and phone on the same day, Jake's life felt like a chapter of accidents.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The phrase usually implies negative and unwanted events, but often with a slight sense of irony or resignation. 
Despite careful planning, our road trip became a chapter of accidents.
Pro Tip 3/3Idiomatic Context
Understanding that it's an idiom will help learners not take the words 'chapter' and 'accidents' literally in this context. 
His first solo flight was indeed a chapter of accidents.