that's the way it goes
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of so it goes.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “that's the way it goes” mean?
Synonym of so it goes.
Is “that's the way it goes” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.