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One of those things

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAn unfortunate, but unavoidable, event.
"It was just one of those things: I spent an hour in traffic and then found that the shop was closed."
2.NounA strange or surprising event for which an explanation is unavailable or not worth pursuing.

Synonyms

misfortunebad luckmishappeningcasualtycontretempsmiseventtough breaktwist of fatepredicamentpityaccident waiting to happennecessary evil
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