one thing led to another

Fairly common term used to describe the process of events that occur when two individuals meet, grow romantically involved and have sex.

Bob and Sheila got together for a date. They hit it off and went back to Sheila's place. One thing led to another and they ended up sleeping together.

by Wordmaster August 17, 2004

one thing led to another

A phrase used by men when telling stories. This phrase is used almost inevitably referring to sex.

We went back to my apartment and started watching the movie. well, one thing led to another and the next thing you know i'm banging her

by Moomoomoo2 October 21, 2008

one thing led to another

An excuse for why you cheated on your girlfriend/boyfriend or wife/husband/partner/significant other...

Most often used my rather sheepish looking men

We were just talking and then one thing lead to another...

by Missy August 17, 2004

One thing led to another

When you cheated on someone but you excuse it as something that "just happened" and you didn't want it to. It rarely works because you're a human being and you can control your actions.

Jake: Babe sorry we were just hanging out, I complemented her makeup, and one thing led to another, I didn't mean it

Mary: Yeah right, we're done Jake!

by Xxxxxxxxfanboyxxxxxxxxxx June 12, 2020

One thing and another

used to describe a variety of nonspecific topics, activities, or duties.

What with one thing and another, she hadn't gotten much sleep lately.

by Arminkshipper June 21, 2024

One thing led to another

While this is a sexual innuendo, it is often a misunderstood phrase by the naive and used as general cause and efffect.

The pastor suggested two people go out for prayer but when she used the phrase, “one thing led to another” the parties misunderstood and ended up taking things further then intended.

by pmahc1mik October 11, 2023