Everybody would change their circumstances if it were possible.

(dated, colloquial) To do or say too much.

Alternative form of as it happens

I did not cause the problem. / (by extension, informal) I did not cause it (regardless of whether the subject matter is perceived as problematic).

(colloquial) Not at all; in no way whatsoever.

simple past tense and past participle of catch it

present participle of catch it

To make something have as useful and positive an effect as possible.

Alternative form of the darkest hour is just before the dawn

(UK, informal) Although it seems problematic now, it will ultimately succeed.