"life's a bitch" meaning in English

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Phrase

Audio: En-uk-life's a bitch.ogg , En-au-life's a bitch.ogg
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  1. (idiomatic, vulgar) Life can be tough, unpleasant, unrewarding. Tags: idiomatic, vulgar Synonyms: that's life Related terms: life's a bitch and then you die
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