Chance upon
verb
To find or see someone or something by accident, when you are not expecting it.
While hiking, they chanced upon a hidden waterfall.
Often appears as...
- chanced upon a secret
- chanced upon an idea
verb
To find or see someone or something by accident, when you are not expecting it.
While hiking, they chanced upon a hidden waterfall.
Often appears as...
- chanced upon a secret
- chanced upon an idea
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Discovery
Used when someone discovers something they weren't looking for.
I chanced upon an old friend in the market.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Surprises
Often implies a pleasant or beneficial find.
We chanced upon a quaint little cafe.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
The phrase has a casual, conversational feel, not very formal.
They chanced upon a deal while shopping.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Discovery
Used when someone discovers something they weren't looking for.
I chanced upon an old friend in the market.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Surprises
Often implies a pleasant or beneficial find.
We chanced upon a quaint little cafe.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
The phrase has a casual, conversational feel, not very formal.
They chanced upon a deal while shopping.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Discovery
Used when someone discovers something they weren't looking for.
I chanced upon an old friend in the market.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Surprises
Often implies a pleasant or beneficial find.
We chanced upon a quaint little cafe.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
The phrase has a casual, conversational feel, not very formal.
They chanced upon a deal while shopping.
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