Anything can/might happen

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Used to say that it's possible that many different things could happen, often unexpected ones.

With this unpredictable weather, anything can happen.
Visual representation of "anything can/might happen" - Used to say that it's possible that many different things could happen, often unexpected ones.

Often appears as...

  • in this situation
  • anything can happen
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Expect Uncertainty

This phrase implies that the future is uncertain and outcomes cannot be predicted.

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He's taking a huge risk with his business, anything can happen.
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Embrace Possibilities

Encourages an open mindset for all possible outcomes, especially in changing situations.

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She's going into the audition without expectations because anything can happen.
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Informal Tone

It's a casual phrase more likely to be used in everyday speech rather than in formal writing.

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At a start-up launch, anything might happen, so adapt quickly.
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