Collocations With The Word Happen


These things happen

'These things happen' is used to tell somebody not to worry about something, such as a mistake or accident.

Examples

  • Person A: "I'm so sorry for spilling coffee on you!" Person B: "Don't worry. These things happen."
  • Person A: "I can't believe I deleted that file!" Person B: "Look, these things happen. Don't beat yourself up about it."
  • It was disappointing not to get that promotion, but these things happen. I just need to stay positive.


These are some of the collocations you can make with 'happen'. Can you think of any others?

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