Stumble into

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verb

To discover or encounter something unexpectedly or by accident.

She stumbled into her career as a comic almost by accident.
Visual representation of "stumble into" - To discover or encounter something unexpectedly or by accident

Often appears as...

  • stumble into a situation
  • stumble into a career
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Visual representation of "stumble into"
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Unexpected Discovery

Use 'stumble into' when something good is found without looking for it.

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On our trip, we stumbled into a charming little bakery.
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Positive Surprises

'Stumble into' often portrays a positive outcome from an unplanned event.

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I stumbled into an amazing opportunity at the conference.
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Idiomatic Usage

The phrase can be metaphorical, not just about physical movement.

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She stumbled into a new hobby that she loves.
Visual representation of the word "Stumble into"

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