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  2. If something happens by a twist of fate, it happens by chance, and it is strange, interesting, or unfortunate in some way. By a curious twist of fate, cricket was also my favourite sport. In a cruel twist of fate, Ann is also suffering from the disease.

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  3. The idiom “twist of fate” is a common phrase used to describe an unexpected turn of events that alters ones course in life. It can be used to express both positive and negative changes, such as a sudden job promotion or a tragic accident.

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    to experience a change in circumstances
    a fateful happening
    an unexpected change in situations
    an unlucky turn of proceedings
    The movie had a strange twist of fate and the protagonist was suddenly leading the army from being a mere foot soldier. I did not understand much of the plot, honestly.
    I have seen a twist of fate so bizarre that it left a lot of questions unanswered for me.
    The politician must have had a twist of fate to have won the election otherwise his election campaign was a total mess.
    Until last year, he had a dozen people to repay and look at the twist of fate now that he is starting work on his own factor.

    The phrase is speculated to have come from medieval England when the church was in power and people had a strong belief in God and faith in the virtue of destiny. A change in the circumstances of a person would directly be given credit as a twist in fate rather than apportioning anything to hard work or perseverance of the person himself.

  4. 'Twist of fate' is an English idiom. It means 'an unexpected and significant change in one's circumstances or fortunes, typically brought about by chance or luck.'

  5. A highly unexpected or coincidental event, especially one that has an important or far-reaching influence on the future. It was a twist of fate that brought together the two brilliant scientists who would go on to solve the world's energy crisis.

  6. A twist of fate is an unpredicted or random occurrence with far-reaching consequences.

  7. The idiom "twist of fate" refers to a surprising or unexpected turn of events that results in a favorable outcome for one person or group, while causing misfortune for another. It suggests that something unexpected has happened, and it may have been unforeseen or out of control.

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