These things happen 

usually used with the words "I suppose...." before "these things happen." A phrase which is similar to shit happens and it is what it is. This expression, though, implies that the action that caused the saying of the phrase was so hopelessly terrible to the speaker, that him/her don't have anything to say, and use it as a means of justifying the terrible event.

1: Damn, I just lost my kids in a court case.

2. These things happen.

These things happen by Alfons Richter April 3, 2008

These things happen 

A consolation offered to someone who has just experienced something shameful or embarrassing. This may be particular to Northern Ireland but I cannot confirm.

Seems common place amongst traditional working class families, a type of "stiff upper lip" attitude.

"Awhk Billy, you've never been done for drink driving before."
"Awh a'know but I'm just so embarrassed about it."
"Louk', these things happen."

These things happen by WE CANT GO ON TOGETHER WITH SU May 27, 2013

.9.partnerships of all kinds are under excellent stars, so get out and about and let everyone know you are in the mood to make things happen. What you do on your own will be good. What you do with other people will be great.9. 

.9.partnerships of all kinds are under excellent stars, so get out and about and let everyone know you are in the mood to make things happen. What you do on your own will be good. What you do with other people will be great.9.

.9.partnerships of all kinds are under excellent stars, so get out and about and let everyone know you are in the mood to make things happen. What you do on your own will be good. What you do with other people will be great.9.

.9.partnerships of all kinds are under excellent stars, so get out and about and let everyone know you are in the mood to make things happen. What you do on your own will be good. What you do with other people will be great.9. by Adujasty343 August 23, 2025

The Sun’s move into your birth sign will encourage you to believe that amazing things are going to happen, and they are! If you think big and act big over the next few days then no ambition will be beyond you. The universe is on your side. 

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😱: The Sun’s move into your birth sign will encourage you to believe that amazing things are going to happen, and they are! If you think big and act big over the next few days then no ambition will be beyond you. The universe is on your side.

The Sun’s move into your birth sign will encourage you to believe that amazing things are going to happen, and they are! If you think big and act big over the next few days then no ambition will be beyond you. The universe is on your side. by InterpersonalCommunication February 18, 2025

stranger things have happened 

Unlikely but not impossible.

They're not the most likely winners but stranger things have happened.
"I definitely do think we can still win, stranger things have happened, " said Mjallby.

stranger things have happened by jonathan.creek January 23, 2014

This is the one thing we did'nt want to happen 

When you accidentally send an 8 year old boy into space with a paedophile.

Narrator: A spokesman said "This is the one thing we did'nt want to happen"

This is the one thing we did'nt want to happen by the guy who defined something March 21, 2023

Angel Jose Robles Is Also Known As Hellstromism (Hellstrom), Also Known As Messenger Add Oak Is Thing One And He Knew It Would Happen To Him Soon..... 

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Angel Jose Robles Is Also Known As Hellstromism (Hellstrom), Also Known As Messenger Add Oak Is Thing One And He Knew It Would Happen To Him Soon.....

Angel Jose Robles Is Also Known As Hellstromism (Hellstrom), Also Known As Messenger Add Oak Is Thing One And He Knew It Would Happen To Him Soon..... by Angel234IsTheDarkSeraphim March 16, 2025