So it goes Meaning in English
expression
ˈsoʊ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɡoʊz
SOH-it-GOHZ
sˈəʊ/ /ˈɪt/ /ɡˈəʊz
SUH-oh-it-GOHZ
Definition
This expression shows acceptance of something sad, disappointing, or inevitable, as if to say, "That's just how life is." Often used when something can't be changed.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to respond to unfortunate events with resignation. Tones range from neutral to slightly fatalistic. Not as strong as 'that's life,' and popularized by the novel 'Slaughterhouse-Five.'
Spanish: así es la vida - así son las cosasPortuguese (BR): é assim que é - fazer o quêPortuguese (PT): é assim que é - paciênciaChinese (Simplified): 就是这样 - 事情就是这样Chinese (Traditional): 就是這樣 - 事情就是這樣Hindi: ऐसा ही होता है - यही जिंदगी हैArabic: هكذا الحياة - هذا ما يحدثBengali: এটাই হয় - জীবন এমনইRussian: так бывает - что поделатьJapanese: そういうものだ - 仕方がないVietnamese: cũng đành vậy - đời là thếKorean: 그런 법이지 - 어쩔 수 없지Turkish: olur böyle şeyler - hayat işteUrdu: ایسا ہی ہوتا ہے - زندگی ایسی ہےIndonesian: begitulah - memang begitu
Example Sentences
We missed the bus again. So it goes.
basic
The store is closed already. So it goes.
basic
Sometimes it rains on your picnic. So it goes.
basic
He lost his job last week. So it goes, I guess.
natural
Things never go as planned, but so it goes.
natural
The concert tickets sold out in minutes—so it goes!
natural