“Cross paths”
Definition
To meet someone by chance.
Examples
Examples
“We crossed paths at a startup event.”
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We crossed paths at a startup event.
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- What does "Cross paths" mean?
- "Cross paths" means to meet someone by chance.
- How do you use "Cross paths" in a sentence?
- Example: "We crossed paths at a startup event."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Cross paths"?
- Случайно встретиться. / Պատահաբար հանդիպել մեկին։