Synonyms of shit happens

18 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for shit happens is c'est la vie. Other synonyms of shit happens are it is as it is, it is how it is, it is what it is, life's a bitch and so be it.

Synonyms and similar words for shit happens

c'est la vieAn expression of acceptance of misfortune in life; that's life; such is life; so it goes.
it is as it isSynonym of it is what it is.
it is how it isSynonym of it is what it is.
it is what it isThat's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint.
life's a bitch vulgarLife can be tough, unpleasant, unrewarding.
so be itAn indication of acceptance, especially of a situation which is not entirely favorable.
so is life
so it goesAn expression of acceptance of misfortune.
such is lifeUsed to express the acceptance of misfortune in one's life.
that's lifeExpressing an acceptance of misfortune.
that's that and this is this
that's the way it goesSynonym of so it goes.
that’s the way it plays
that's the way life isThat is the way things happen.
that's the way the ball bouncesThat is the way things happen.
that's the way the cookie crumblesThat is the way things happen; that's life.
that's the way the mop flopsThat is the way things happen.
them's the breaksThat is the way things happen; that's life.

everything happens for a reasonUsed for consolation, possibly self-consolation, after someone has experienced something unfavorable or unpleasant, and...

phrase An expression of acceptance of misfortune and unforeseen bad circumstances or luck.

What is another word for shit happens?: Shit happens has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as c'est la vie, it is as it is, it is how it is, it is what it is, life's a bitch, so be it, so is life and so it goes.
What is the opposite of shit happens?: The opposite of shit happens is everything happens for a reason.
What does shit happens mean?: Shit happens means an expression of acceptance of misfortune and unforeseen bad circumstances or luck.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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