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one of those things

idiom

An unfortunate, but unavoidable, event.


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  1. 01

    all things considered

    Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.

  2. 02

    all things to all people

    Someone or something that entirely satisfies the expectations of everyone, no matter how diverse and conflicting those expectations may be.

  3. 03

    as best one can

    In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

  4. 04

    as far as one knows

    To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

  5. 05

    back to square one

    Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

  6. 06

    beat as one

    To share the same feelings.

  7. 07

    become one flesh

    To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.

  8. 08

    bite off more than one can chew

    To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.

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