Meanings
- Expresses acceptance of whatever happens in the future.
Synonyms: que sera sera, whatever will be, will be
Synonyms & antonyms
phraseExpresses acceptance of whatever happens in the future.
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whatever happens, happens. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/whatever%20happens%2C%20happens
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