Phrase guide

life goes on

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Saying used to encourage someone to keep moving despite hardship

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • It might've been one hell of a week, but hey, life goes on. You gotta get back up each time it throws you down.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the idea that the world continues despite all the setbacks, the world doesn't stop for one person.