as it so happens
By chance actually
As it so happens introduces a coincidence or unexpected relevance—something that turns out to be true and pertinent to the current situation: As it so happens, I was just thinking about you.
The phrase often signals that the speaker has information that conveniently addresses what's being discussed: As it so happens, I know a good plumber.
- coincidentallyOccurring together unplanned
- fortuitouslyBy lucky accident
- serendipitouslyBy pleasant surprise
- luckilyBy good fortune
- unexpectedlyWithout prior indication
by the way · circumstance · pertinently · relevantly · aptly · providence · fittingly · synchronicity · fluke · appropriately · as luck would have it · timely · twist of fate · in fact · as it turns out · lucky break · actually · interestingly
as it so happensby design
Done with intent
intentionally · deliberately · according to plan · on purpose · as expected
as it so happensunsurprisingly
As was foreseen
predictably · as expected · naturally · of course · as usual
happens, happen, happened, happening, happenings, happenstance