Mistakes happen to all.

Meaning: This means everyone makes mistakes, and it's a normal part of life.

Choice of Words: Mistakes are errors or wrong actions. Happen means to occur or take place. All refers to every member of a group or category. Together, the sentence conveys the idea that errors or wrong actions are common and can occur to anyone.

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Everyone makes boo-boos.

Meaning: This means that it's normal to make mistakes because everyone does it.

Choice of Words: The word boo-boos is a fun way to say mistakes. Everyone means every person. When you put them together, "Everyone makes boo-boos" means that all people make mistakes.

It's okay to slip up sometimes.

Meaning: This means that it's okay to make mistakes because it's a part of life.

Choice of Words: The word slip up means to make a mistake. Sometimes means not all the time. When you put them together, "It's okay to slip up sometimes" means that it's acceptable to make mistakes every once in a while.

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