that's the way the ball bounces
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
That is the way things happen
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 the ball bounces” mean?
That is the way things happen
Is “that's the way the ball bounces” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.