one of those things
The phrase "one of those things" is often used to describe events that are inevitable, unexplained, or unavoidable, typically with a sense of resignation or acceptance.
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Definition
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(informal)An event that is unavoidable or inevitable, often accepted with resignation.
Example
- The car broke down on our way to the meeting; it's just one of those things.
B2General
(informal)A surprising or strange occurrence for which an explanation is either unavailable or not pursued.
Example
- I lost my keys again; it's just one of those things.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "one of those things":
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