"so it goes" meaning in All languages combined

See so it goes on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} so it goes
  1. An expression of acceptance of misfortune in life; that's life; such is life Related terms: so it seems
    Sense id: en-so_it_goes-en-phrase-ptOW7Qyp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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