fact of life

English

Etymology

First use appears c. 1806.

Noun

fact of life (plural facts of life)

1. 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