shattered by chance?

The phrase "chance shatters" means to be unexpectedly or fortuitously interrupted or thwarted.

Example:

• The meeting was cancelled at the last minute due to a chance shatter in the transportation system.

Other possible interpretations:

• Chance can also shatter a glass ceiling or a dream.
• A chance shatter can be a sudden and unexpected setback.
• Chance can shatter a person's confidence or resolve.

Origin:

The phrase "chance shatters" is believed to have originated in the 19th century, when it was used to describe the unpredictable nature of life. The phrase was popularized in the 1950s by the American playwright George S. Kaufman in his play "The Man Who Broke the Code."