stumble on
The phrase "stumble on" is often used to describe unexpected discoveries or chance encounters.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To find or discover something unexpectedly.
Example
- She stumbled on an old diary while cleaning the attic.
B2Social
(common)To meet someone by chance.
Example
- I stumbled on an old friend at the market yesterday.
C1Effort
(figurative)To continue with difficulty in one's efforts.
Example
- Despite the setbacks, he stumbled on with his project.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stumble on":
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