one thing led to another
From one event, a series of insignificant steps resulted in another event.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We met for coffee, then one thing led to another.”
“I only meant to fix the leaky sink, but one thing led to another and I ended up renovating the entire kitchen.”
“What began as a casual conversation about local politics quickly escalated, as one thing led to another and they found themselves debating the very foundations of their friendship.”
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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another string to one's bow
Another skill, ability or resource to be used in case of failure.
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as best one can
In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.
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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.
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back to square one
Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.
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be a thing
To exist, or to be available, widespread, possible, or a common practice.
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beat as one
To share the same feelings.
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become one flesh
To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.
Last updated August 10, 2026