Stumble on

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Accidental Discovery

Used when an item or information is found without intentionally searching for it.

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I stumbled on an old photo while organizing my desk drawer.

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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe discovering thoughts or ideas by chance.

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She stumbled on the answer to the riddle just by daydreaming!

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No Planning

Implies the discovery was made without a plan, unexpectedly altering a situation.

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Stumbling on an old friend in town made my day unplanned but wonderful.

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