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fact of life
fact of lifen. pl. facts of life 1. Something unavoidable that must be faced or dealt with.2. facts of life The basic physiological functions involved in sex and reproduction. Often used with the.fact′ of life′ n. any aspect of human existence that must be acknowledged or regarded as unalterable. Idioms: facts of life, the facts concerning sex, reproduction, and birth. [1850–55] Translationsfact of life
fact of lifeSomething unpleasant that must be accepted because it cannot be changed. Gloomy, rainy days are just a fact of life for the British. Death is a fact of life.See also: fact, life, offacts of lifeKnowledge of sexual reproduction, as in Some people feel that the facts of life should not be taught in school. [Late 1800s] Also see birds and the bees. See also: fact, life, ofa fact of life COMMON If you say that something is a fact of life, you mean that it is something that often happens and cannot be avoided, even if it is unpleasant. It is a fact of life that parents want their children to marry and have their own children. Falling prices have been a fact of life in the housing market.See also: fact, life, ofa fact of life something that must be accepted and cannot be changed, however unpalatable.See also: fact, life, ofa ˌfact of ˈlife something difficult or unpleasant that cannot be changed and has to be accepted or dealt with: Taxes are a fact of life. You just have to pay them. ♢ It is a fact of life that some people are born more intelligent than others.See also: fact, life, offacts of life1. n. an explanation of human reproduction, especially as presented to a child. No one ever explained the facts of life to me. I read books about it. 2. n. the truth about life’s difficulties. You had better face up to the facts of life and get a job. See also: fact, life, ofEncyclopediaSeefactfact of life
fact of lifen. pl. facts of life 1. Something unavoidable that must be faced or dealt with.2. facts of life The basic physiological functions involved in sex and reproduction. Often used with the.AcronymsSeefolder |