one of those things

noun phrase

informal

—used to refer to a bad or unfortunate experience that happened and to say that such experiences can happen to anyone

I missed the train and had to take a later one. It was just one of those things, I guess.

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That’s one of those things where, like, the internet is surprised by something when the trail is right there. —

Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024 And music is one of those things, too… that bring[s] people together much like comedy. —

Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024 Away The Luggage Tag Away Away The Luggage Tag $25 $18 Away A luggage tag is one of those things that might seem silly, until your airline loses a bag full of your favorite clothes and souvenirs. —

Kristin Canning, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024 Raising kids who grew up to become compassionate adults is one of those things. —

Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for one of those things

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