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shit happens

shit happens phrase: an expression of acceptance of misfortune and unforeseen bad circumstances or luck.

Phrase

shit happens

  1. (vulgar) An expression of acceptance of misfortune and unforeseen bad circumstances or luck.

shit happens meaning in Arabic

shit happens in Arabic

expression of acceptance of misfortune
أمور سيئة تْحّدُث

Synonyms of shit happens

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Questions about shit happens

What does shit happens mean?
Shit happens means an expression of acceptance of misfortune and unforeseen bad circumstances or luck.
What is shit happens in Arabic?
Shit happens in Arabic is أمور سيئة تْحّدُث. See Shit happens meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is shit happens?
Shit happens is a phrase.

Words near shit happens in the dictionary

  1. shit for brains
  2. shit for the birds
  3. shit from a butt
  4. shit goblin
  5. shit goblins
  6. shit happens
  7. shit heel
  8. shit heels
  9. shit hot
  10. shit house
  11. shit houses

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