"two tears in a bucket" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} two tears in a bucket
  1. used to express acceptance of misfortune Synonyms: such is life, shit happens
    Sense id: en-two_tears_in_a_bucket-en-phrase-eY3RLmxU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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