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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
Cristal['kristl]
GideonGID-ee-ən (English)Biblical, English, Hebrew
Andebert-Ancient Germanic
Kobe (1)-Dutch
Ulisesoo-LEE-sesSpanish
Shimshon-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
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