that's the way it goes

proverb

Synonym of so it goes.

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Meanings

proverb
  1. Synonym of so it goes.

    Synonyms: so it goes

Synonyms & antonyms

proverbSynonym of so it goes.

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APA

that's the way it goes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/that's%20the%20way%20it%20goes

MLA

“that's the way it goes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/that's%20the%20way%20it%20goes. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “that's the way it goes,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/that's%20the%20way%20it%20goes.

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