lucky at cards, unlucky in love

== English == === Etymology === Current phrasing from 1867. Idea present from the 18th century. Earlier expressions include "Well, Miss, you’ll have a sad Husband, you have such good Luck at Cards" (Swift, Polite Conversation, 1738) and "lucky in play, unlucky in love" (1846). A similar French saying "Malheureux en amour, heureux au jeu" is attested from 1850. === Proverb === lucky at cards, unlucky in love Someone who enjoys good fortune in games will experience romantic frustration. ==== Translations ==== === References ===