English Expression · Intermediate
such is life
Used to express the acceptance of misfortune in one's life
Pronunciation: say such is life
Meaning
Used to express the acceptance of misfortune in one's life.
Example
Of course I’m not happy about it, but such is life.
Of course I’m not happy about it, but such is life.
Practice tips
- Practice such is life out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.