accidents (will) happen



accidents (will) happen

Mishaps and setbacks are just a natural and inevitable part of life. This phrase is often said in an attempt to comfort someone after an accident has happened. A: "I am so sorry that I backed into your car!" B: "That's OK, accidents will happen." I know you didn't mean to spill your juice, sweetheart—accidents happen.
See also: accident, happen

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Oziel-Biblical Greek
Ningal-Near Eastern Mythology
Nosizwe-Southern African, Xhosa
NooraNO:-rahFinnish
Aeson-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Pravina-Indian, Marathi, Tamil