Synonyms of that's life

18 similar words · 3 opposite words

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

Synonyms and similar words for that's life

c'est la vieAn expression of acceptance of misfortune in life; that's life; such is life; so it goes.
life's a bitch vulgarLife can be tough, unpleasant, unrewarding.
shit happens vulgarAn expression of acceptance of misfortune and unforeseen bad circumstances or luck.
such is lifeUsed to express the acceptance of misfortune in one's life.
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.
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.
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.

blow this for a game of soldiersExpressing exasperation or impatience with a situation.
screw thisA much less offensive version of fuck this.
this is the lifeAn expression of bliss, an expression of happiness with one's current situation.

What is another word for that's life?: That's life has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as c'est la vie, life's a bitch, shit happens, such is life, it is as it is, it is how it is, it is what it is and so be it.
What is the opposite of that's life?: The opposite of that's life is blow this for a game of soldiers. Other antonyms of that's life are screw this and this is the life.
What does that's life mean?: That's life means expressing an acceptance of misfortune.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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