"lightning never strikes twice" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

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  1. An allusive shortening of lightning never strikes twice in the same place, usually used figuratively. Related terms: lightning doesn't strike twice
    Sense id: en-lightning_never_strikes_twice-en-proverb-25-nyfA7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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