to meet; to run into; to come across

To meet with or encounter something, usually a misfortune, a calamity, or an enemy.

favorable opportunity; stroke of luck; favorable turn of events

to meet someone; to come across; to run into someone unexpectedly

The way in which someone is treated or received; the attitude and manner shown toward others.

to encounter someone; to meet each other; to come across

an extramarital affair; a romantic relationship outside of marriage; also used to refer to a paramour or lover

To die in an accident or be killed through persecution; to lose one's life

to be murdered or killed (by someone or by a calamity); to meet with a fatal accident

to meet someone or something unexpectedly; to run into someone

victim of an accident or disaster; fatality

to treat someone with respect or courtesy; to receive with polite etiquette

to encounter something, especially unexpected or difficult situations; to meet with an incident

one's lot; circumstances or situation in which one finds oneself, often used to describe unfortunate or difficult conditions

to encounter danger or get into difficulties; to meet with a life-threatening situation

An unexpected or remarkable encounter, usually a happy or fortunate one; a fortuitous meeting

to be attacked by an assassin; to be the victim of an assassination attempt

to happen to run into someone; to encounter unexpectedly

victim of a murder or fatal accident

to encounter someone or something; to come across; to meet by chance

to feel at home wherever one is; to be able to adapt to any environment and accept circumstances with a calm and positive attitude

favorable or unfavorable circumstances encountered in one's life; what one has experienced or encountered

to meet someone unexpectedly without a prior appointment; to have a chance encounter

Something that can only be found by accident and not through seeking; describes a rare or lucky encounter that happens serendipitously.

cold treatment; a reception lacking in warmth or interest

once in a hundred years; very rare to happen or encounter, like a major flood or a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Special conditions or favored treatment granted by one country to another in international trade or business

to have talent but no opportunity; to possess ability but fail to meet with success or recognition due to bad luck or lack of a patron

Status in international trade where one country grants another the best trade terms it provides to any third party.

(military) a battle or engagement that occurs when two opposing forces meet unexpectedly; skirmish

the kindness of recognizing someone's worth and providing them with an opportunity or employment; gratitude for encouragement and promotion from a superior

(idiom) to marry a bad person; to find oneself in a relationship with a bad person or to associate with bad people; usually refers to a woman marrying an unsuitable or unkind man

Differential or unequal treatment, especially when people of the same status or rank are treated differently; discrimination.

to chance upon; to coincide fortuitously with something

to receive appreciation, recognition, or promotion from a superior; to be treated with special favor by someone who recognizes one's talent

Meeting a friend from home when traveling or living in a foreign place; one of the four great joys in life

(1330–1369) A famous general and one of the primary founding figures of the Ming dynasty who helped Emperor Taizu (Zhu Yuanzhang) overthrow the Mongol Yuan dynasty.

to be saved or rescued from danger; to receive help in a life-threatening situation

to meet unexpectedly or by chance without a prior arrangement

special treatment or kindness shown by a superior; historically imperial favor, now any generous treatment

generous treatment or high status given to someone; high wages and good benefits

To feel grateful for being recognized and treated well by a superior

to give someone special or preferential treatment

A general meets a soldier of equal talent; describes a situation where two opponents are equally matched in skill or ability.

(literary) special kindness or exceptional treatment; often used in historical contexts to refer to the trust and favor shown by an emperor to a subject

to turn bad luck into good; to have a disaster turn into a favorable outcome

When a suitable opportunity arises; when it is convenient.

Special favors or advantages in trade and customs given by one country to another through agreements or other means

happening only once in a thousand years; used to describe an extremely rare opportunity