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Region: General | Usage example: Don’t worry about the one failure; lightning never strikes twice.

Lightning never strikes twice

Meaning

Very rare events usually don't repeat.

Usage

Reassures after a fluke problem.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Observation that lightning hitting the same spot twice is uncommon.

Proverbial caution from weather lore.