This kind of things happen

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

You can use "this kind of things happen" to express that a particular type of event, often negative or unexpected, is a common occurrence. For example, "I wasn't surprised that the project was delayed; "this kind of things happen" all the time in large organizations".

For a more formal tone, consider using phrases like "such occurrences are not unusual" or "these events are relatively common". These alternatives provide a similar meaning while maintaining a professional register. You could also consider "this sort of thing occurs".

While colloquially used, "this kind of things happen" is more accurately phrased as "this kind of thing happens" to maintain grammatical precision. The former is widely understood but less precise.

The phrase "these kinds of things happen" is grammatically correct and refers to multiple types of events. In contrast, "this kind of things happen" while used, should be replaced with "this kind of thing happens" for grammatical correctness when talking about a singular type of event.