the way things are (going)

the way things are (going)

Considering the current situation; under the current circumstances. The way things are going this season, we may very well end up in last place. With the way things are, I don't see how we can afford a new car.
See also: thing, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • the way things stand
  • play the hand (one) is dealt
  • show must go on, the
  • the show must go on
  • a state of affairs
  • against the current
  • (Are) things getting you down?
  • it boggles the mind
  • on present form
  • as such