As it goes Meaning in English
expression
Definición
Used to describe the current state of things, often meaning that something is happening in a typical or expected way, or that the situation is ordinary or normal.
Uso & Matices
Informal, conversational phrase mostly at the end of sentences ('That's life, as it goes'), often implying acceptance or resignation. Commonly used when things are neither especially good nor bad. Not interchangeable with 'as it were' (which means 'so to speak').
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Work is busy, but that's just as it goes.
basic
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, that's as it goes.
basic
Life isn't always easy, but that's as it goes.
basic
"How's your new job?" "Stressful, but that's just as it goes sometimes."
natural
He didn't get the promotion, but that's as it goes in big companies.
natural
"Well, that's as it goes—you can't plan for everything."
natural