Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the rub of the green
idiom
/ðə rʌb əv ðə ɡriːn/
Definition
The unavoidable outcomes in a game or situation, particularly those that are unpredictable or unfavorable.
Examples
- In golf, sometimes you’re just at the mercy of the rub of the green, like when your ball rolls into a divot.
- Life can be unpredictable, and we often have to deal with the rub of the green in tough situations.
- His unexpected loss in the tournament was simply the rub of the green; he played well but luck wasn’t on his side.
Meaning
A phrase used primarily in sports and games, referring to the impact of luck or chance on the outcome.
Synonyms
- luck of the draw
- chance
- fortune
