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Definition a fact of life in American English

a fact of life phrase

phrase
1

something that you may not like but have to accept because it is always there or always true

Example

The need to ration healthcare resources is a fact of life.

Example

We must face the facts of life: in a recession, jobs are always being lost.

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Definition a fact of life in American English