What had happened was

the beginnings of trying to explain the fault of a situation, or trying to get out of blame for a bad situation

Uncle Phil: How did Carlton get a hold of those speed pills?!!
Fresh Prince: Ya see, what had happened was...

by Nikki November 05, 2004

I had something for this

Phase, used after forgetting a one liner

as used by Sterling Archer

Archer: Damn, I had something for this, too... um... damn it. Eat grenade, stupids!

by Crazybmws April 13, 2011

i've been had

i have been the victim of a scam and have suffered some ill result.

she told me this ring was real gold, but it's turning my finger green! i've been had!

by hiddenpaw February 19, 2009

Had a bad day

An excuse used by cowards, the morally bankrupt, and men with weak-chins to grant legal immunity. Often used by police officers and/or the Comissioner of the New South Wales Police Force.

"Did you hear about that cop that tied up that Aboriginal kid's hands behind his back and slammed him face-first into the ground?"
"Oh the cop just had a bad day."
"Are you fucking serious? He used excessive force you weak-chinned mud slug."

by Equity and Justice June 03, 2020

what had happened was...

the start to either a very good story or a bs one. either way should be interesting

you see what had happened was... proceed with story

by jstagurl July 24, 2008

Had Me By The Balls

This slang expression is used when someone is forced to do something they don't want to do, but have no choice in the matter.

She had me by the balls so I had to go along with her to see her mother.

by wardswords November 27, 2016

what had happened was

Phrase often heard at the beginning of a fictitious tale typically offered as an excuse for inappropriate, unprofessional or otherwise suspect behavior.

Tonisha: "Tyrone,lemme aks you a question...how come when I called you last night at 11PM you didn't pick up yo' phone!?"

Tyrone: "Oh, last night...last night...oh, what had happened was my grandmoms had called, talkin' bout she wet her bed again and I had to drive all da way out to Jersey to wash 'da sheets."

Tonisha: "So why didn't you pick up your phone?"

Tyrone: "Why you trippin? I just told you why. Damn!"

by DenDada December 22, 2006