Muphry’s Law

Synonyms of Muphry’s law

• law of averages
• Murphy's law
• Sod's law

Collocations of Muphry’s law

grammar mistakes

Frequency: 80 %

According to Muphry's law, any article about grammar mistakes will contain grammar mistakes.

typographical errors

Frequency: 70 %

Muphry's law strikes again with typographical errors in the printed brochure.

writing errors

Frequency: 60 %

The report was full of writing errors, proving Muphry's law once more.

editing mistakes

Frequency: 50 %

Despite careful proofreading, the document still had editing mistakes, in line with Muphry's law.

proofreading errors

Frequency: 45 %

The irony of Muphry's law was evident in the numerous proofreading errors found in the final draft.

Idiomatic Expressions for Muphry’s law

• Phrase: Beware of Muphry's law
  Meaning: Serves as a warning to be cautious when writing or editing text, as mistakes are likely to be noticed and criticized.
  Usage: An editor reminding a writer to proofread carefully: 'Beware of Muphry's law!'