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Meaning of that's the way life is | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

That is the way things happen.
Certain things cannot be changed, helped or improved; struggle and objection are pointless.

Examples

“Near-synonyms: it is what it is, shit happens”

“That's the way life is, and there's no use trying to go against it.”

“There are no standards, no values; that's the way life is. Learn to accept it and slide with it. Stop fighting it.”

“Shit happens; that's the way life is. In fact, I want you to take an additional thousand for your efforts.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

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