Cool MateMeaning of It so happens
An expression used to indicate a coincidence or unexpected occurrence.
In simple words: It is a coincidence or unexpected event.
It so happens in a sentence
- It so happens that I have a ticket for the same concert.
- It so happens they are also visiting the same city next week.
- It so happens she knows the answer to your question.
- It so happens I was just thinking about you.
- It so happens that the meeting was rescheduled.
How to use It so happens
Used in conversations to express a coincidence. Suitable for informal or neutral contexts but can be used in formal settings too.
Grammar pattern
standalone expression
Memory hint
Think of a surprising twist in a story that begins with 'It just so happens...'
Related words
Collocations with It so happens
- it so happens that
- as it so happens
- it just so happens
Synonyms for It so happens
- by chance
- coincidentally
- as it turns out
- unexpectedly
- fortuitously
Common mistakes with It so happens
- Used too literally instead of as an expression of coincidence.
- Misplaced in sentences, leading to awkward phrasing.
- Omitting the initial 'It' when starting the phrase incorrectly.
It so happens appears in
It so happens in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يحدث أن
إنها مصادفة أو حدث غير متوقع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এমনটা হয়
এটা একটা কাকতালীয় বা অপ্রত্যাশিত ঘটনা।
- GermanDeutsch
Es trifft sich gut, Zufälligerweise
Es ist ein Zufall oder ein unerwartetes Ereignis.
- SpanishEspañol
Resulta que
Es una coincidencia o un evento inesperado.
- Persianفارسی
اتفاقا
یه اتفاق یا تصادف غیرمنتظره است.
- FrenchFrançais
Il se trouve que
C'est une coïncidence ou un événement inattendu.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ऐसा होता है
यह एक संयोग या अप्रत्याशित घटना है।
- ItalianItaliano
Capita per caso, Succede che
È una coincidenza o un evento inaspettato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
acontece que
É uma coincidência ou um evento inesperado.
- RussianРусский
Так получается
Это совпадение или неожиданное событие.
- Urduاردو
ایسا ہوتا ہے
یہ ایک اتفاق یا غیر متوقع واقعہ ہے۔
- Chinese中文
碰巧
这是一种巧合或者意料之外的事情。
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Expressing astonishment or skepticism about a situation.
- CountryA1
an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws
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Frequently asked questions about It so happens
What does It so happens mean?
It is a coincidence or unexpected event.
What is the definition of It so happens?
An expression used to indicate a coincidence or unexpected occurrence.
How do you use It so happens in a sentence?
It so happens that I have a ticket for the same concert.
Can you give another example of It so happens?
It so happens they are also visiting the same city next week.
What are synonyms for It so happens?
Common alternatives include by chance, coincidentally, as it turns out, unexpectedly, fortuitously.
What words go with It so happens?
It commonly pairs with it so happens that, as it so happens, it just so happens.
What are common mistakes when using It so happens?
Used too literally instead of as an expression of coincidence. Misplaced in sentences, leading to awkward phrasing. Omitting the initial 'It' when starting the phrase incorrectly.
How do you pronounce It so happens?
US: //ɪt soʊ ˈhæpənz//, UK: //ɪt səʊ ˈhæpənz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use It so happens?
Used in conversations to express a coincidence. Suitable for informal or neutral contexts but can be used in formal settings too.