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What seemed like a small or inconsequential decision at the time, but actually ended up having a big impact later on? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by Ragdoll_X@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] sznowicki@lemmy.world 15 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Am no native English speaker so I have to ask. Excuse me WHAT?

[–] AtmaJnana@lemmy.world 22 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Dad got Mom pregnant accidentally. Because of that, they settled down to raise a kid. Then, living together led to another kid, and another. Etc.

[–] cheesymoonshadow@lemmings.world 9 points 10 months ago

Ah, makes sense. My first thought was along the lines of rolltide.

[–] bdonvr@thelemmy.club 11 points 10 months ago

I am a native speaker and can tell you that without more context, it really doesn't make much sense to me either.