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.
- 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