non c'è due senza tre

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “there is no two without three”. Compare French jamais deux sans trois.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /non ˌt͡ʃ‿ɛ‿dˈdu.e ˈsɛn.t͡sa ˈtre/

Proverb

non c'è due senza tre

1. bad things come in threes
2. good things come in threes

Usage notes

• Only the context may distinguish whether a positive or negative sense is implied.