"lucky at cards, unlucky in love" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: Current phrasing from 1867. Idea present from 18th century. Earlier expressions include "Well, Miss, you’ll have a sad Husband, you have such good Luck at Cards" (Swift, Polite Conversation, 1738) and "lucky in play, unlucky in love" (1846). A similar French saying "Malheureux en amour, heureux au jeu" is attested from 1850. Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} lucky at cards, unlucky in love
  1. Someone who enjoys good fortune in games will experience romantic frustration. Translations (Translations): heureux au jeu, malheureux en amour (French)
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