That's the way the world wags In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "that's the way the world wags", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2022-10-18 04:10

Meaning of That's the way the world wags

Synonyms:

that's the way the cookie crumbles , that's the way life is , that's the way the ball bounces

That's the way the world wags proverb old-fashioned

Used to encourage people to accept disappointments and misfortunes as inevitable parts of life. 

It can be tough, but that's the way the world wags.

"Can you see that? It's unfair" - "I'm so sorry, but that's the way the world wags".

Other phrases about:

be (all) part of life's rich tapestry

Used to encourage one to accept the difficult or bad experiences that life throws upon him or her

life isn't all rainbows and unicorns

Used to say that life includes not only happiness but also toughness too.

Life's too short
Do not waste time on unimportant issues or unworthy emotions.
soft life

A comfortable and easy life

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To win only by a smaill amount; to win narrowly

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Rachel ranked first in the US-UK music chart, but she only won by a nose.

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