it's one thing after another

it's one thing after another

Many unfortunate, stressful things keep happening in quick succession. First the power goes out, now the printer is on the blink—I tell you, it's one thing after another around here! Between losing my job, breaking my ankle, and having the basement flooded, it's been one thing after another this year.

See also: after, another, one, thing

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