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that's life

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that's life
this is the way things are. I'm disappointed that I won't be allowed to compete, but that's life. I went to two afternoon sessions and then I had to leave, which was a shame, but such is life.
Usage notes: used to show that you have to accept things as they are
See also: life


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It means life or death to your man, and of course that's life and death to you.
 
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