fact of life

English

Etymology

First use appears c. 1806.

Noun

fact of life (plural facts of life)

Something that cannot be avoided; a stark reality of existence.

Derived terms

facts of life

Translations

Translations

Dutch: levensfeit n
French: réalité de la vie f
German: Gegebenheit des Lebens f
Spanish: ley de vida f

See also

such is life

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