Welcome to the English we Speak with.
Me, Neil and me, Fei Fei.
Sometimes when someone makes a mistake, we need to let them know that everyone makes mistakes.
And they should try not to worry about it too much.
The expression we use is it happens to the best of us.
It happens to the best of us.
Could you give us some examples of when you've said it, Neil?
Sure.
Yesterday, my friend told me he missed a deadline at work.
He felt terrible about it, but I said, but don't worry.
It happens to the best of us.
Yes, we've all missed deadlines before.
Can you give us another example?
Yes.
I went to a castle near where I live at the weekend.
At one point, my wife said I should take a photo of the castle.
But I'd forgotten to bring my phone.
I'd left it at home.
It happens to the best of us.
I've also left things at home before.