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Have you heard somebody say \u201cas it happens\u201d in English conversation?<\/p>\n

Is this one of those phrases that seems a bit confusing to you in English?<\/p>\n

A phrase like this can actually help to show your reaction, and so it can add a lot to your conversations.<\/p>\n

Today we have an English tutorial and podcast episode and we\u2019re going to look at this phrase and others like it, and what they mean and can add in conversation. <\/p>\n

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Today we have a question about this useful phrase. <\/p>\n

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Hi ladies,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I just love your show! I learn something new all the time. I do have a question that I am hoping you could help me with.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Could you please explain how I can use the phrase \u201cas it happens?\u201d I hear this in conversation, and I\u2019m just not sure I understand it. I would really appreciate it if you could explain it to me. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks a million for your help,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rasta 0793<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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A Little Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n

These phrases can be really useful in conversation.<\/p>\n

This phrase and others like it are very common, and so you can benefit from having a bit of background.<\/p>\n

We did an episode that talked about the phrase \u201cwouldn\u2019t you know it\u201d, and you may find it very helpful to review.<\/p>\n

Finally Give The Word Wouldn\u2019t The Attention It Deserves<\/a> <\/p>\n

You may also find it useful to listen to another episode on a related topic. <\/p>\n

Looky Here! New Ways To Add Spunk and Sass To Your English<\/a> <\/p>\n

These phrases are quite common, and though they may not seem exciting, they have an important place in conversations.<\/p>\n

You will come to understand \u201cas it happens\u201d as a nice addition to a sentence, particularly when you see how exactly you can use it.<\/p>\n

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Using This Phrase In Conversation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

So what does \u201cas it happens\u201d mean? <\/p>\n

It\u2019s like saying something was a surprise to you, that something happened that was rather unexpected. <\/p>\n

This is sure to happen to you at some point in time, and so this phrase can be quite useful.<\/p>\n

Here are some examples which can show you firsthand how this phrase works. <\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t have a ride to school, but as it happens, my friend called me right at that moment to tell me she could pick me up!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe didn\u2019t even think she was pregnant that month, but as it happens, she\u2019s having triplets!\u201d<\/p>\n

You may also hear the phrase \u201cit just so happens\u201d used often too.<\/p>\n

This is a great phrase for connection because it attaches a feeling to a fact. <\/p>\n

Instead of just saying you were surprised, this is more advanced sounding. <\/p>\n

It shows emotion or reaction and so it can be a very dynamic phrase that illustrates that surprise well. <\/p>\n

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Saying This In Other Ways<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are other phrases similar to this one that you may wish to use in conversation.<\/p>\n

Though \u201cas it happens is a great phrase\u201d there are other options which can be great to utilize.<\/p>\n

So how else can you say this?<\/p>\n