to happen to, to occur to.
get one's hopes up
To become enthusiastic about something that is not yet guaranteed to h …
woe betide
Used to warn someone that trouble will occur if that person does somet …
come to pass
To happen; to occur.
come what may
In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.
happen along
To arrive by chance; to occur by happenstance.
hit too close to home
To occur too close for comfort; to happen dangerously or uncomfortably …