That's how it goes Meaning in English
expression
ˈðæts/ /ˈhaʊ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɡoʊz
THATS HOW it GOHZ
ðæts/ /hˈaʊ/ /ˈɪt/ /ɡˈəʊz
THATS HOW it GOHZ
Definition
A casual way to say that something is just the way it is, often used when things don’t go as expected and can’t be changed.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used with a resigned or accepting tone. Similar to 'that's life' or 'it is what it is.' Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: así es la vida - así pasaPortuguese (BR): é assim que é - assim é a vidaPortuguese (PT): é assim que é - assim é a vidaChinese (Simplified): 事情就是这样 - 就是这样Chinese (Traditional): 事情就是這樣 - 就是這樣Hindi: ऐसा ही होता हैArabic: هكذا هي الحياة - هذه هي الدنياBengali: এটাই হয় - এভাবেই হয়Russian: так бывает - такова жизньJapanese: そんなものだ - そういうものだVietnamese: cuộc sống là vậy - chuyện là thếKorean: 원래 그런 거야 - 세상 일이 다 그래Turkish: hayat böyle - işler böyleUrdu: ایسا ہی ہوتا ہے - زندگی ایسی ہی ہےIndonesian: memang begitu - begitulah hidup
Example Sentences
Sometimes you lose, but that's how it goes.
basic
We tried our best and that's how it goes sometimes.
basic
It started to rain during our picnic. That's how it goes.
basic
Didn't get the job? Well, that's how it goes sometimes.
natural
Plans change, and you just have to accept that that's how it goes.
natural
Your favorite team lost again? Yeah, that's how it goes.
natural