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It's just one of those things. something that you say when you are talking about a bad event or situation that you cannot prevent or change. Everyone gets ill in the winter. It's just one of those things. Those were the days! something that you say which means life was better at the time in the past that you are talking about. We had no money but we were young and madly in love. Oh, those were the days! See also: days along those lines 1. of a similar quality or type. I want to buy an SUV or something along those lines. 2. in this way. What evidence do we have that Adams is willing to sign an agreement along these lines? just one of those things something that happens unexpectedly. I couldn't keep the dog from running toward the car. It was just one of those things. one of those days a bad day. I missed breakfast, got to work late, and got caught in the rain at lunchtime — it was just one of those days! Usage notes: often used in the phrase it was just one of those days with the same meaning See also: days those were the days life was better in the past. The band's new songs are nowhere near as good as their ‘80s tunes. Man, those were the days. Usage notes: used for emphasis when talking about something particular in the past See also: days |
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