Lingaku- bad things happen to those who attempt things; if a dog walks they will hit a stickproverb
- good luck may come unexpectedlyproverb
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- bad things happen to those who attempt things; if a dog walks they will hit a stick
- good luck may come unexpectedly
This phrase suggests that sometimes, taking action or trying new things can lead to unforeseen negative consequences. It warns of the potential risks associated with being active or adventurous.
He decided to look for a new job, but he should remember that bad things happen to those who attempt things.
This part of the expression highlights the idea that engaging in activities or taking risks can lead to positive outcomes that one might not anticipate. It encourages a sense of optimism regarding unexpected fortune.
Trying something new might lead to bad things happening, but sometimes good luck may come unexpectedly.
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いぬ犬もあるけば歩けばぼう棒にあたる当たるgood luck may come unexpectedly; sometimes bad things happen to those who attempt thingsいぬ犬があるく歩くa dog walksあるけば歩けばぼう棒にあたる当たるif one walks, they will hit a stick (bad things can happen when attempting)おもい思いがけないこううん幸運unexpected good fortuneちょうせん挑戦することのじゅうよう重要せい性the importance of taking on challengesいっぽ一歩ふみだす踏み出すto take a step forwardうん運をためす試すto try one's luckしゅうい周囲にちゅういをはらう注意を払うto pay attention to one's surroundingsぐうぜん偶然のであい出会いchance encounterなにごと何事もちょうせん挑戦してみるto try everything out