"accidents will happen" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} accidents will happen
  1. Accidents will happen, even when a project is carefully planned. Synonyms: accidents can happen
    Sense id: en-accidents_will_happen-en-phrase-AX7U3ajU

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