unlucky for some
Triskaidekaphobia's dreaded digit
Unlucky for some is a phrase associated with the number thirteen, traditionally called out during bingo or lottery draws: Number thirteen, unlucky for some.
The expression acknowledges superstition while maintaining a light, formulaic tone.
It sometimes appears ironically when something proves unfortunate for certain people: The policy change was unlucky for some.
- number thirteenSupposedly cursed integer
- Friday the 13thDate considered ill-omened
- bad omenSign foretelling misfortune
- triskaidekaphobiaIrrational thirteen aversion
- black catDark-coated feline
broken mirror · evil eye · thirteen · Pandora's box · bingo · horseshoe · jinx · superstition · old wives' tale · knock on wood · ladder · spilled salt
fortune/luck valence
unlucky for somelucky number
Digit believed auspicious
fortunate · auspicious · blessed · good omen · lucky seven
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