fact of life


noun

any aspect of human existence that must be acknowledged or regarded as unalterable: Old age is a fact of life.

Idioms for fact of life

    facts of life, the facts concerning sex, reproduction, and birth: to teach children the facts of life.

Origin of fact of life

First recorded in 1850–55

British Dictionary definitions for facts of life

facts of life

pl n

the facts of life the details of sexual behaviour and reproduction, esp as told to children

Medical definitions for facts of life

facts of life
[ făkts ]

pl.n.

The basic physiological functions involved in sex and reproduction. Often used with the.

Idioms and Phrases with facts of life

facts of life

Knowledge of sexual reproduction, as in Some people feel that the facts of life should not be taught in school. [Late 1800s] Also see birds and the bees.