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Common collocations with mishap in American Collocation

mishap noun countable/uncountable

US /ˈmɪsˌhæp/

small

minor
slight

You need to cope with minor mishaps such as losing your mobile phone.

serious

major
serious
unfortunate

One major mishap occurred when a videotape was accidentally wiped.

funny or embarrassing

amusing
comic
embarrassing
hilarious

All this leads to an extremely entertaining comedy with hilarious mishaps and witty dialogue.

occasional

occasional

Even the most experienced translator has an occasional mishap.

of a particular type

mechanical
medical
technical

The charity offers help to the victims of medical mishaps.

prevent or avoid a mishap

avoid
prevent

The article was entitled ‘How to avoid holiday mishaps’.

have a mishap

have
suffer

If a child does suffer a mishap during lessons or at playtime, prompt treatment is essential.

befall someone
occur

An unfortunate mishap befell one of the cast members.