"whatever happens, happens" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} whatever happens, happens
  1. Expresses acceptance of whatever happens in the future. Synonyms: que sera sera, whatever will be, will be Related terms: it is what it is, shit happens, everything happens for a reason Coordinate_terms: fatalism

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