Commonly used when trying to explain somethin that had resulted from wrong doing, or forgetfulness or somethin thats just really hard to explain or not wanting to be explained.
Parent: Y aint the dishes done?

Child: Well see what had happen was!(pause) 106 and park was on!

or:

Husband: Y iz u late comin home?

wifey: ummm See what had happen was (pause) I got lost!
by BabyBunny08 October 18, 2008
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a saying used as a filler when someone who had done rong is thinkin of an appropriate believable lie...

Comes home late from school

Mother- Y r u so damn late?
Son- See, what had happen was...
(pause)
(thinks)
I had to stay afta school with a teacher to finish a test
by KraziiNatz April 17, 2009
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