"Sod's law" is a popular British phrase that denotes an irritating situation where everything seemingly goes wrong. The expression is often used to describe unfortunate circumstances, typically related to bad luck. While "sod's law" may be the most commonly used phrase, there are several synonyms can convey the same meaning. These synonyms include "Murphy's law," which is an American phrase equivalent to "sod's law," "Jinx," "Hex," "Bad karma," "Curse," and "Malediction." Regardless of which phrase is used, the intended sense of a dreadful coincidence or unforeseeable calamity remains the same.