fact of life en · NOUN
Etymology
First use appears c. 1806.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) Something that cannot be avoided; a stark reality of existence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| facts of life | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (5)
nl levensfeit (Translations) · es ley de vida (Translations) · de Gegebenheit des Lebens (Translations) · fr réalité de la vie (Translations) · it un dato di fatto (Translations)