this is why we can't have nice things

Phrase

humorous

(humorous) Expressing reproach when somebody harms or damages something.

Japanese Meaning

誰かが物を損ねたり台無しにすることで、良いものを保持できなくなる状況を、軽い皮肉や嘲笑を込めて表現する言い回し。 / 冗談交じりに、誰かの不注意やミスによって素敵なものが台無しになる原因を示す非難表現。

You left paint all over the couch again — this is why we can't have nice things.

またソファにペンキをべったり付けたでしょう。これだから私たちはいいものを持てないんだよ。

Sense（1）

(humorous) Expressing reproach when somebody harms or damages something.

"This is why we can't have nice things," said Dorrie's father, breaking into her thoughts. "Like appliances."