stumble across/on/upon something/someone

Word Type: Phrasal Verb

Definition

To find something or someone by accident or without intending to.

Example

  • “I stumbled across an old photo album while cleaning the attic.”
  • “She stumbled upon a hidden cafe while exploring the city.”
  • “He stumbled on a great idea for a new business during a casual conversation.”
  • “I stumbled across the book in a library and decided to borrow it.”
  • “While hiking, we stumbled upon a beautiful waterfall.”