One of those days
phrase
A difficult or frustrating day where nothing seems to go right.
I spilled my coffee, arrived late to work, and forgot my wallet at home. It's just one of those days.
Often appears as...
- have one of those days
- it's one of those days
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A day characterized by a specific but not immediately stated attribute or event.
With the rain pouring and my favorite book in hand, it's one of those days, you know?
Often appears as...
- it's one of those days
- feels like one of those days
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A difficult or frustrating day where nothing seems to go right.
I spilled my coffee, arrived late to work, and forgot my wallet at home. It's just one of those days.
Often appears as...
- have one of those days
- it's one of those days
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A day characterized by a specific but not immediately stated attribute or event.
With the rain pouring and my favorite book in hand, it's one of those days, you know?
Often appears as...
- it's one of those days
- feels like one of those days
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Expresses a feeling of frustration or a sense that many things are going wrong.
Missed the bus and lost my keys, it's one of those days.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Expression
Used in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speech.
I tried fixing the sink and now the kitchen's flooded. Yep, one of those days.
Pro Tip 3/3Empathy Cue
It's often said to express shared understanding of bad luck or trouble.
You're having one of those days too? Let's grab a coffee and vent.
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