tocarle a uno la china

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(general)
a. to draw the short straw
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
Es una enfermedad muy rara que muy poca gente tiene, pero cuando le toca a uno la china, le tocó.It's a very rare illness that very few people have, but when you draw the short straw, that's it.
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