These things happen phrase informal
Lisa: I’m sorry about losing your book. Rose: No problem! These things happen.
Jennie: I know that you’re very sad about your breakup. Lana: It hurts but these things happen
Son: Mom, I’m sorry about breaking your expensive vase. Mom: Never mind. These things happen.
Don't make plans that depend on something hoped before it has actually happened.
Don't make sure that the result will be good until it actually happens.
If someone is fucked by the fickle finger of fate, they have gone through an unlucky situation.
No value, use, or purpose
1. Having got an unlucky outcome
2. In a hopeless situation
people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.
I and my boyfriend have decided to get married in the summer. I don't think that's wise, since we won't have enough money saved by then to set up house. But then, one cannot love and be wise.