that's the way life is
That is the way things happen.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
that's the way the ball bounces
That is the way things happen
that's the way the cookie crumbles
That is the way things happen; that's life.
that's the way the mop flops
That is the way things happen.
that's wassup
This is excellent; this is cool. Used to express approval
that's what I'm talking about
Used to express enthusiastic support for an object or person that has just been referenced or for an event that has just occurred.
that's what's up
Used to express acquiescence or concurrence; true; indeed.
that's your sort
That's it; that's the spirit; expressing approval or encouragement.
thatter
A fan of Take That, an English boy band popular in the 1990s.
thaw out
To thaw completely.
the apple does not fall far from the stem
Synonym of the apple does not fall far from the tree.
the apple does not fall far from the trunk
Synonym of the apple does not fall far from the tree.
the apples on the other side of the wall are the sweetest
Synonym of the grass is always greener on the other side.
the arse is gone right out of 'er
Matters, especially economic matters, have gone very wrong; things are out of control.
the bejeebers out of
Used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.
the best defence is attack
Synonym of attack is the best form of defence.
the best is the enemy of the good
Synonym of perfect is the enemy of good.
the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry
No matter how well a project is planned, accidents or misfortune can still occur.
the best things in life aren't things
Synonym of the best things in life are free.
the better is the enemy of the good
Synonym of perfect is the enemy of good.
the bigger they come, the harder they fall
Synonym of the bigger they are, the harder they fall.
the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice
Expressing pride in one's black heritage.
the bogs
A public bathroom; lavatory.
the bomb
A success; something excellent.
the bomb diggity
Something that is really excellent or cool.
the boys
The speaker's group of male friends. This phrase is often put after "me and" if the speaker is referring to themselves and their friends.
the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long
The more intensely someone or something works or acts, the more quickly that person will burn out or that thing will end.
the captain goes down with the ship
A leader is ultimately responsible for the penalities of a catastrophe, even if they result from external causes or the misactions of others under the leader's purview.
the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet
In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some sacrifices be made.
the cobbler's children are the worst shod
Synonym of the shoemaker's children go barefoot.
the cobbler's children go barefoot
Synonym of the shoemaker's children go barefoot
the cow knows not the worth of its tail till it loses it
Synonym of you never miss the water till the well runs dry.
the cowl does not make the monk
The superficial trappings of something are unrelated to its true essence.
the crap out of
Used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.
the darkest place is under the candlestick
People often know little of what happens under their noses.
the devil finds work for idle hands
Synonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.
the devil makes work for idle hands
Synonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.
the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on
History (or progress) moves ahead, no matter the criticism it may attract.
the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on
Alternative form of the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on.
the dose makes the poison
The damage that a substance causes is determined more by its quantity than by its essence.
The Dot
The city of Toronto.
the double O
A thorough look or inspection.
the early bird gets the worm
Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are available only to the first competitors.
the eyes are the window to the soul
One can tell much about a person's character or personality from their eyes.
the family that prays together stays together
Shared religious observance strengthens family stability.
the feezy
Euphemistic form of the fuck.
the fewer the better fare
Things are better when fewer people are involved.
the first step is always the hardest
The hardest part of a process is always the beginning; things get easier afterwards.
the first turn of the screw pays all debts
One's problems on shore may be forgotten at the first turn of one's ship's propeller.
the fish rots from the head
Bad leaders harm an organization.
the fox may grow grey but never good
One cannot change one's nature, no matter how much time passes.
the freaks come out at night
Those who are inclined to engage in mischievous or criminal behavior prefer to commit such activity during the evening.
the fuck
Used with an interrogative pronoun as an intensifier to express anger, frustration, incredulity, or other strong emotion.
the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get
The sexual satisfactions that one receives from a spouse or romantic partner are not sufficient to compensate for the significant periods of bad faith and unpleasant treatment which such relationships routinely involve.
the fuckola
Synonym of the fuck.
the fuckola out of
Synonym of the fuck out of: used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.
the game is not worth the candle
The process or result is not worth the effort.
the girls are fighting
Used to describe a dramatic conflict between two or more famous or powerful individuals or groups, especially one perceived as petty, ridiculous, or out of touch.
the grey mare is the better horse
The wife, not the husband, is in charge of the household.
the head fred
The person in charge; boss; leader.