Sod’s law

British Slang

Definition

A British adage meaning if something can go wrong, it will—usually at the most inconvenient moment.

Examples

"It’s Sod’s law that it starts raining the moment I hang the washing out."

"By Sod’s law, the printer jams five minutes before the deadline."

"Typical Sod’s law: the bus breaks down when I’m already late for an interview."