A fact of life

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noun

Something that is true and cannot be avoided, usually unpleasant or difficult.

We have to accept traffic is a fact of life in a big city.
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  • accept as a fact of life
  • it's a fact of life

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Unavoidable Truth

Refers to truths that are often negative but must be accepted as part of life.

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Growing old is an uncomfortable fact of life.
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Acceptance Required

Implies that resistance is futile and embracing the situation is necessary.

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Paying bills is just a fact of life.
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Often Negative

Usually refers to something not desired or considered a drawback in life.

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Frequent layoffs have become a fact of life in this industry.
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