| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
stumble across [ˈstʌm.bəl əˈkrɒs] | to find something by chance |
Other meanings
- to encounter unexpectedly
- to discover accidentally
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "stumble across"
- I stumbled across an old friend in the bookstore.
- She stumbled across a box of letters in the attic.
- While browsing online, he stumbled across an article that changed his life.
Features of Using "stumble across"
Often used when referring to the discovery of something unexpected, without a purposeful search. Very popular in spoken and written language, especially in the context of stories, discoveries, memories.