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It happened by me vs It happened from my side

Both phrases are not commonly used in English. The correct way to express this idea would be "it happened to me" or "it happened on my part."

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 616 views

It happened by me

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'by' is not typically used in this context.

The correct way to express this idea is 'it happened to me.'
  • Jun 7, 2015 ... AS IT HAPPENED, Luigi Scorcia & The Wiseguys, performing "Make Love To You" filmed live as it happened by me, Stefan Sonic, at Bowery ...
  • Jun 28, 2015 ... Filmed live as it happened, by me Stefan Sonic: The Waldos, Live from The Bowery Electric, in New York City, as part of the Max's Kansas City ...
  • Jun 6, 2015 ... ... live as it happened by me, Stefan Sonic, at Bowery Electric in New York City on June 5, 2015 as part of the 50th Anniversary reunion for Max;
  • Nov 6, 2015 ... Initiated, as it happened, by me. Mom and I sat down and I said I didn't want to live with her. I moved in with my father a few months later.

Alternatives:

  • it happened to me
  • it occurred to me

It happened from my side

This phrase is not commonly used in English. The preposition 'from' is not typically used in this context.

A more natural way to express this idea would be 'it happened on my part.'
  • Mar 10, 2015 ... Mistakes happen & I admit it happened from my side. I guess I can only warn people not to go through such cheap airline booking sites, ...
  • Sep 22, 2015 ... I just want to keep the delightful memory of that magical day as it happened from my side of the live link. Beautiful boy. mmmuses Source: ...
  • I just want to keep the delightful memory of that magical day as it happened from my side of the live link. Beautiful boy. mmmuses Source: amralime · 906 notes ...
  • ... of them are girls which is what I was hoping to see and I am glad it happened. From my Side I believe it was a great event and a mutual benefit for both of us.

Alternatives:

  • it happened on my part
  • it was my doing

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