stumble onto (something)
stumble onto (something)
To discover something casually, accidentally, or by chance. While researching ways of boosting the immune system, the team ended up stumbling onto a remarkable new method of treating cancer. The accountant stumbled onto a huge conspiracy involving politicians from around the world.
See also: stumble
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- stumble against (something)
- happen across (someone or something)
- stumble across (something)
- pitch on
- pitch into
- slap in
- test the water
- test the water(s)
- test the water/waters
- mention in passing