As it happens/happened In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "as it happens/happened", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Hank Nguyen calendar 2020-07-31 05:07

Meaning of As it happens/happened

Synonyms:

shits happen , shits happened

As it happens/happened formal

This is a phrase expresses coincidence, it can also be used to point out the surprising side in a true matter. Besides those usages, the phrase also works as a connection to the thing someone has just said.   

To express a coincidence, a surprising fact in an unlikely event, circumstance.

I went to my grandma's house to look for my cat. As it happened, the cat was in my grandma's care.

I was intending to quit the job. As it happened, I was fired !

Express a surprising matter in a fact, a statement.

You are searching for shoes ? As it happens, I am wearing it now.

The teacher said this question was the trickiest one. As it happens, i have already solved it.

The phrase is used as an introduction to a statement, fact that contains surprising or coincidentally matter. It can also be a follow up or agreement to the thing someone just said.

The husband wanted to check his wife phone out of curiosity. As it happened, he found out her secrets.

As it happens, I agree with what you just said, boss.

Do you have any excuses to the wrong doings you have caused ? - As it happens, I have no excuses.

Other phrases about:

I'll go to the foot of our stairs
To express surprise or astonishment
(well) I'll be damned!
An expression of surprise/shock or showing that you refuse to do something
be caught on the wrong foot

To be surprised by some sudden occurrence

throw (one) for a loop

To greatly surprise, shock, or confuse someone

dad fetch my buttons

Used to express surprise

Grammar and Usage of As it happens/happened

You need to conjugate the verb 'happen' arcording to the tense of the sentence. 

Origin of As it happens/happened

This is a very common phrase. It has no originality as it was used for a long time. 

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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