unexpected

expect the unexpected

Be prepared to face unanticipated events or situations. Climbing a mountain has many dangers, so no matter how much you prepare, expect the unexpected.
See also: expect, unexpected

the unexpected always happens

No matter what you prepare for or think will happen, it is always that which you had no way of anticipating that will end up occurring. Back when I was 18 and just about to start college, I would have never guessed that I would end up raising a family in rural Mongolia. Well, the unexpected always happens, doesn't it? Don't get too stressed trying to plan for all the eventualities, Tom. The unexpected always happens, so just try to put yourself in the position where you can best deal with it.
See also: always, happen, unexpected
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

unexpected always happens

Prov. The things you do not foresee will happen to you; when you plan, you cannot think of everything that might happen. It took us an hour to drive to the restaurant, and when we got there, it was closed. I would never have expected a restaurant to be closed on a Friday night, but the unexpected always happens. Especially to me.
See also: always, happen, unexpected
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • expect the unexpected
  • pennies from heaven
  • get more than (one) bargained for
  • pitch a curve
  • ab
  • ab off
  • ABS
  • get to the top
  • get to the top (of something)
  • warn about
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Earlier this week its policy and resources committee decided to bank PS2m, which was generated through an unexpected boost in business rates calculations, to help fund one-off payments to help the council remain financially stable.
Yesterday, its policy and resources committee decided to bank PS2m, which was generated through an unexpected boost in business rates calculations, to help fund one-off payments that help the council remain financially stable.
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Cary, NC, April 17, 2019 --(PR.com)-- Unexpected, a non-profit organization based in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, with a core mission to provide support services for young, first time mothers, is hosting its first free Mom & Me Networking Event on May 4, 2019 from 2-4pm at the Herbert C.
Roald Dahl's Tales Of The Unexpected attracted them all and offered viewers half an hour each week of sinister, weird and quirky stories with a macabre twist.
Manila Water has apologized for unexpected water service interruption in some areas in Metro Manila from Thursday night to Friday morning (March 7 and 9).
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Nearly 53% of Bulgarians could not cope with unexpected financial costs last year, according to Eurostat's analysis of the share of people in the EU who faced unexpected financial problems in 2017.
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All the Unexpected Stars have been incredibly shocked but have brought the house down with their amazing performances at the end of each show.
David kept saying: "How does he know my name?" But we got away with it!" Do you get emotional watching the unexpected stars?
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"Grace for the Unexpected Journey: A 60-Day Devotional for Alzheimer's and Other Dementia Caregivers" was specifically written by Deborah Barr for anyone who is a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer's or any another type of dementia.
Among serious incidents at the Heart of England trust in 2016/17 were four unexpected neonatal deaths, as well as two unexpected maternal deaths, including one postnatal death.