1. Originated nowhere in particular. Whenever you think about it, you automatically think of a one night stand that lasted pretty long and was apparently very good.
2. Whenever you went out with someone immature, fugly, hideous, or embarrassing in any way and you really can't avoid the fact that you actually went out, 'it was one of those 24 hour things'.
1. G: Hey, whats up I heard you fucked my friend last night?
B: Yah, it was one of those 24 hour things.
G: Oh, so she was really good then?
2. Person 1: Wow, I heard you went out with that uglyfag who gets stuffed into garbage cans and is a freshman.
Person 2: No I didn't.
Person 1: Yes, I swear you did.
Person 2: Fuck you.
Person 1: I swear you did.
Person 2: It was one of those 24 hour things.
Person 1: I knew it!
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.
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."
An expression that indicates an attitude of laziness by casually delaying a chore or assignment till some undetermined point in the future.
"My wife said I need to mow the yard. I told here it's a work in progress but these things take time."
"I need to work on my paper but I'll brainstorm by watching television. I have to let my brain recharge and these things take time.
Either liquid niquil or any liquid drink with melatonin, Ashwaganda or other sleeping aids in a liquid form. If warm tea helps you get to sleep that could be sleepy juice too.
I could not sleep so I chugged some sleepy juice and now I'm so tired and sleepy.