as it happens

Coincidentally; surprisingly; as a matter of fact. Often said of an unlikely or unusual fact, event, or circumstance. My wife's been offered a new job in London. As it happens, we were already thinking of moving there sometime soon! As it happens, I did remember to pick up dinner on the way home from work. A: "Do you know any good artists?" B: "You know, as it happens, my neighbor exhibits art around the world!"

as it ˈhappens

used when you say something that is surprising, or something connected with what somebody else has just said: I agree with you, as it happens. ♢ As it happened, I had a spare set of keys in my bag.