English · Phrasal verb Attested

stumble on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stumble, on.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng ngoài nghĩa đen hoặc thành ngữ: xem stumble, on

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To discover or find something by accident.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phát hiện hoặc tìm thấy một thứ gì đó bằng tai nạn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To meet somebody by chance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gặp một ai đó bằng cơ hội

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “stumble on” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stumble, on.

Is “stumble on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.