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

See also:

accidents (will) happen
accidents will happen
be (all) part of life's rich pageant
be (all) part of life's rich tapestry
regulate
accidents will happen in the best of families
accidents will happen in the best regulated families
beck and call
all in good time
(as) sure as eggs (is eggs)

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