Synonyms of such is life

18 similar words

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

Synonyms and similar words for such is life

c'est la vieAn expression of acceptance of misfortune in life; that's life; such is life; so it goes.
that's lifeExpressing an acceptance of misfortune.
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.
shit happens vulgarAn expression of acceptance of misfortune and unforeseen bad circumstances or luck.
so be itAn indication of acceptance, especially of a situation which is not entirely favorable.
so is lifeSynonym of such is life.
so it goesAn expression of 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.

What is another word for such is life?: Such is life has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as c'est la vie, that's life, it is as it is, it is how it is, it is what it is, life's a bitch, shit happens and so be it.
What does such is life mean?: Such is life means used to express the acceptance of misfortune in one's life.

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