"one thing led to another" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 事情一件接着一件发生

Definition

这个表达用来说明事情自然而然一件接着一件发生，往往导致意想不到的结果，过程很难细说。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个短语常用于含糊带过事件的发展，尤其在涉及感情或麻烦时，不详细说明细节。语气中性，适合正式或非正式场合。

Examples

We met for coffee, and one thing led to another.

我们见面喝咖啡，**事情一件接着一件发生**。

I was looking for my keys, and one thing led to another, so I cleaned the whole house.

我在找钥匙，**事情一件接着一件发生**，结果把整个房子都打扫了。

She started asking questions and one thing led to another.

她开始发问，然后**事情一件接着一件发生**。

I didn't plan to stay out late, but one thing led to another and I got home at midnight.

我本来没打算晚回家，但**事情一件接着一件发生**，我半夜才到家。

He started helping her with homework, and one thing led to another—now they're dating.

他开始帮她做作业，**事情一件接着一件发生**，现在他们变成了情侣。

I was just fixing the computer, but one thing led to another and I ended up upgrading the whole system.

我本来只是修电脑，结果**事情一件接着一件发生**，最后升级了整个系统。