it could happen to a bishop

it could happen to a bishop

Anyone could experience whatever has befallen the person in question. Oh, don't worry, honey, everyone makes mistakes like that at work at some point. It could happen to a bishop. A: "I can't believe I overdrew my bank account." B: "Don't be too hard on yourself—it could happen to a bishop." Sure, it could happen to a bishop, but it's still a shock whenever I find out that someone I know has cancer.

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