plural of never-would-be

Alternative form of as luck would have it

Used to express astonishment or incredulity.

An expression denoting surprise or lack of understanding due to reality being very different from what is the norm or expected.

Alternative form of would you believe it

In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some sacrifices must be made.

(religion, Christianity, chiefly evangelicalism) Expression intended to help a person facing a choice with moral, ethical or religious implications.

(idiomatic) A shockingly unattractive face. / (idiomatic) A shockingly attractive face.

Alternative form of chance'd be a fine thing

A rhetorical question used to express incredulity or surprise: who would have guessed it?; who would have thought that would happen?