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it happened a lot vs it always happens

Both phrases are fine/correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'It happened a lot' implies something occurred frequently in the past, while 'it always happens' suggests something's a recurring or habitual event. The choice between the two phrases depends on the specific context and intended meaning.
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Last updated: August 12, 2024

it happened a lot

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that something occurred frequently in the past.

This phrase is used to describe a situation or event that occurred many times in the past. It implies a high frequency of the event happening.

Examples:

  • It happened a lot during my childhood.
  • The car broke down a lot last year.
  • You know, it happened a lot.
  • It happened a lot, the bodies washing up here.
  • It happened a lot.
  • It happened in a parking lot outside a 24-hour health club around 9:00.
  • This should have happened a lot sooner.
  • I think this should have happened a lot sooner on other grounds, not only after the occurrence of these atrocious incidents in the Gdaim Izyk camp.
  • Whenever I lost my keys, which happened a lot, I retraced my steps.
  • A lot happened... since you...
  • Remember, once I told you that anything that happened would have happened a lot sooner and a lot worse if it wasn't for you two.
  • Anything that happened would have happened a lot sooner and a lot worse if I hadn't have met you.
  • Whenever I lost my keys, which happened a lot,
  • A lot happened while you were asleep.
  • A lot happened while you were gone.
  • Okay, a lot happened between that moment and this one.
  • A lot happened you feel the need to talk...
  • Quite a lot happened over the next few years.
  • Now, a lot happened in those five minutes.
  • A lot happened when I was young.
  • Actually, in one year, a lot has happened and a lot is going on in this area.
  • And that happened a lot: "You pommies, you can't play cricket, rugby."

Alternatives:

  • It occurred frequently.
  • It happened often.
  • It happened many times.

it always happens

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that something is a recurring or habitual event.

This phrase is used to describe a situation or event that is a regular occurrence or habit. It implies that the event happens consistently or predictably.

Examples:

  • It always happens when I'm running late.
  • She's always the first one to arrive.
  • Don't pay attention, it always happens to me.
  • Whatever I see... Somehow it always happens.
  • It always happens around this time.
  • It always happens to me on opening night.
  • It always happens on these kind of deals, you know?
  • It always happens this way, remember.
  • It always happens in the same place.
  • But it always happens like this. I can't stand it.
  • The children started fighting, it always happens with money.
  • Whatever I see... Somehow it always happens.
  • But like it always happens, they were incomplete truths.
  • This is something that we suffer from greatly in Europe: it always happens somewhere else.
  • I'm telling you this because problems always seem to happen to the same people and, what do you know, it always happens late on Saturdays.
  • Okay, why is it when things like this happen, it always happens to people you don't want to see naked?
  • And as it always happens with the warriors that spend all their energy in the Good Fight, there are moments in which it is best to relax and believe that the Universe is still working for us secretly, even if we cannot comprehend it.
  • It couldn't be true, I mean, war... Somehow it always happens somewhere else.
  • It always happens before a pitch.
  • It always happens with people like you.
  • It always happens when you give these little people power.
  • You know it always happens.

Alternatives:

  • It occurs regularly.
  • It happens consistently.
  • It happens predictably.

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