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Definition of shit happens

shit happens

expression

  • "Shit happens", i.e. bad things happen. Used to express that unfortunate things in life are unavoidable.
    Well, shit happens, dude. You lost your job, time to find a new one.
    Person 1: I heard you lost your job. Are you doing ok?

    Person 2: Eh, shit happens.

    Last edited on Jun 06 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Jun 06 2013.

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