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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Happen to - happen to meet

Hi all,


Which one is frequently used in spoken English?


I happened to meet him while I was shopping.

I happened to him while I was shopping.


Thank you.

  

Top answer

The first is fine. The second is not correct English. A person cannot "happen to" another person.

— GPY

  • The first is fine.
  • The second is not correct English.
  • A person cannot "happen to" another person.
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The first is fine.

The second is not correct English. A person cannot "happen to" another person.

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