"it happens to the best of us" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} it happens to the best of us
  1. Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, as a reminder that everyone makes mistakes and has flaws. Related terms: nobody's perfect, we all make mistakes
    Sense id: en-it_happens_to_the_best_of_us-en-phrase-W4LHGqfI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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