that's life

Example Sentences

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And the whole business proves, happily, to have a lot of heart — broken sometimes, but that’s life, even in Toontown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“I like that,” he adds, “because that’s life in a way. Everything’s subjective.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

"It is always unfortunate when you lose players, but that’s life, and new players will come and they will become heroes."

From BBC • May 27, 2024

So if I ask John to wipe down his computer even though he doesn’t feel like he needs to wipe it down and that annoys him, well, that’s life, baby.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2024

"Well, that's life, Mart," submitted the older sister.

From Martie, the Unconquered by Norris, Kathleen Thompson