accidents will happen

idiomPart ofaccident

accidents will happen — idiom

1. a phrase used to comfort someone after a small mishap, suggesting that such thin

1.idiom
Definition

a phrase used to comfort someone after a small mishap, suggesting that such things cannot always be avoided.

Example

Don't worry about the broken vase, sweetie — accidents will happen.

Mrs. Amara smiled at the spilled juice and said, 'Accidents will happen.'