murphy
Pronunciation: [ˈmɜrfi]
Context: "common phrases"
(noun) Murphy is often used in the phrase 'Murphy's Law,' which means if something can go wrong, it probably will. It's a way to say that things often don't go as planned.
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When planning the picnic, we remembered Murphy's Law and brought extra supplies just in case.
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We thought everything would go smoothly, but then Murphy's Law kicked in, and the rain came.
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Have you ever experienced something where you felt like Murphy's Law was at play?
Context: "names"
(noun) Murphy is also a common last name for people. Many people you meet might have this name.
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John Murphy is my favorite teacher; he makes learning fun.
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I didn't know anyone named Murphy in my class; everyone else had different last names.
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Do you know anyone whose last name is Murphy?
Context: "sports"
(noun) Murphy can refer to a specific move or play in some games. For example, a 'Murphy' could be a type of play in football.
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They used a clever Murphy to trick the other team and score a goal.
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The team tried a Murphy, but it didn't work and they lost the chance to score.
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What do you think of when someone mentions a Murphy in football?