Common American Phrases in Everyday Contexts (207 page)

That's the way it goes
.
That is fate.
M
ARY
: All my roses died in the cold weather. S
UE
: That's the way it goes
.
S
ALLY
: Someone stole all the candy we left out in the front office. J
ANE
: That's the way it goes.

That's the way the ball bounces
.
Go to That's the way the cookie crumbles.

That's the way the cookie crumbles
.
AND
That's the way the ball bounces.; That's the way the mop flops
.
That is life.; That's the way it goes.
S
UE
: I lost out on the chance for a promotion. A
LICE
: That's the way the cookie crumbles
.
J
OHN
: All this entire week was spent on this project. Then they canceled it. S
ALLY
: That's the way the ball bounces.

That's the way the mop flops
.
Go to That's the way the cookie crumbles.

(That's the) way to go
!
a phrase encouraging someone to continue the good work.
As John ran over the finish line, everyone cried, “That's the way to go!

“Way to go!” said Mary when Bob finally got the car started.

(That's) too bad
.
It is unfortunate.; I'm sorry to hear that.
T
OM
: I hurt my foot on our little hike. F
RED
: That's too bad. Can I get you something for it? T
OM
: No, I'll live
.
B
OB
: My uncle just passed away. T
OM
: That's too bad. I'm sorry to hear that. B
OB
: Thanks.

That's what I say
.
I agree with what was just said.
T
OM
: We've got to get in there and stand up for our rights! M
ARY
: That's what I say
.
B
OB
: They shouldn't do that! M
ARY
: That's what I say! B
OB
: They should be put in jail! M
ARY
: That's what I say!

That's what I'm talking about
.
This (or that) is definitely what I want or mean. (Often the speaker has not actually talked about the subject before.)
A
NDY
: Well, Don, it's eight o'clock, and here I am. Right on time. D
ON
: That's what I'm talking about. Promptness!
Hey, I think I like the red one best. Yeah! That's what I'm talking about.

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