that's the way life is
that's the way life is
A phrase that encourages acceptance of disappointments and mishaps as just a normal part of life. A: "I set three alarms, Mom. I really didn't mean to oversleep." B: "I know, honey. That's the way life is." Yeah, I'm sad that I didn't get the lead in the play, but hey, that's the way life is.
See also: life, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- accidents (will) happen
- accidents will happen
- be (all) part of life's rich pageant
- be (all) part of life's rich tapestry
- beck and call
- all in good time
- (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
- tell (one) where to put it
- tell (one) where to stick it
- tell someone where to put something