Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

twist-of-fate

noun
/twɪst əv feɪt/
Definition
An unexpected and unchangeable event that alters the course of someone’s life.
Examples
  • Winning the lottery was a twist-of-fate that changed her life dramatically.
  • He considered his accident a twist-of-fate that led him to a new career path.
  • Their meeting at the café was a remarkable twist-of-fate that brought them together.
Meaning
A twist-of-fate refers to something unforeseen that can dramatically change circumstances, often in a surprising manner.
Synonyms
  • turning point
  • serendipity
  • chance occurrence