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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And music is one of those things, too… that bring[s] people together much like comedy.
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Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
Magnets are one of those things that always remain wondrous.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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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
Magnets are one of those things that always remain wondrous.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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“One of those things.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20of%20those%20things. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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