That's the way it goes Meaning in English
expression
THATS-thuh-WAY-it-GOZ
THATS-thuh-WAY-it-GOHZ
Definition
An expression used to accept something disappointing or unavoidable, meaning that life sometimes works out this way and there’s nothing you can do about it.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used to show acceptance of bad luck or an unchangeable situation. Similar to 'that's life' or 'it is what it is.' Not used for very serious or sensitive situations. Often said with a shrug or sigh.
Spanish: así es la vida - así son las cosasPortuguese (BR): é assim mesmo - fazer o quêPortuguese (PT): é assim mesmo - que se há de fazerChinese (Simplified): 事情就是这样 - 这就是现实Chinese (Traditional): 事情就是這樣 - 這就是現實Hindi: ऐसा ही होता है - यही ज़िन्दगी हैArabic: هذه هي الحياة - هكذا تجري الأمورBengali: এটাই স্বাভাবিক - এটাই হয়Russian: так бывает - такая жизньJapanese: そういうものだ - 仕方ないVietnamese: đời là vậy - cuộc sống là thếKorean: 원래 그런 거야 - 인생이 다 그래Turkish: hayat böyle - olur böyle şeylerUrdu: ایسا ہی ہوتا ہےIndonesian: begitulah - memang begitu
Example Sentences
That's the way it goes sometimes when you play games.
basic
I lost my wallet, but that's the way it goes.
basic
We didn't win the match. That's the way it goes.
basic
You studied hard but didn’t pass? Well, that's the way it goes sometimes.
natural
Life isn’t always fair—that's the way it goes.
natural
"My phone broke again!" "Yeah, that's the way it goes sometimes."
natural