泣きっ面に蜂（なきっつらにはち）
JLPT N1 · noun
Meaning: a bee sting on a crying face
Example sentences
- 転んだ上に財布も落とし、泣きっ面に蜂だ。 — He fell and lost his wallet too — talk about adding insult to injury.
- 遅刻した上に叱られ、泣きっ面に蜂だ。 — He was late and got scolded on top of it — misfortunes never come alone.
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