Collocation
as it happens
Used to introduce a piece of information that is true, often surprising, or relevant to what has just been said; coincidentally.
Definition
'as it happens' is a common English collocation. Used to introduce a piece of information that is true, often surprising, or relevant to what has just been said; coincidentally.
as + it + happens
“Are you going to the market today? As it happens, I was just about to leave for there myself.”
Examples
- I was wondering if you knew Sarah. As it happens, she's my sister.
- Did you manage to find the book you were looking for? As it happens, I found it right under my nose.
- He thought he could avoid me, but as it happens, we ended up on the same flight.
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- Are you free this evening? As it happens, I don't have any plans.
- They needed someone with experience in marketing. As it happens, I fit the description perfectly.
- She was hoping to borrow a pen, and as it happens, I had an extra one in my bag.
- Oh, you're going to the party? As it happens, so am I!
- We were discussing this very topic just yesterday. As it happens, your timing is perfect.
- He tried to keep his involvement a secret, but as it happens, the truth always finds a way out.
- I needed a ride home, and as it happens, my neighbor was heading in the same direction.
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