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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

That's what happens

I know I have tried my best in the exam. If the professor is still goiing to fail me, that's what happens.

Is the above natural? Couldyou offer me your interpretation of "that's what happens"?

Thanks.
  

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that's what happens? I'm not familiar with that expression. I think you're trying for something like these: If the professor is still going to fail me, well, that's the way the cookie crumbles.

— CalifJim

  • that's what happens?
  • I'm not familiar with that expression.
  • I think you're trying for something like these: If the professor is still going to fail me, well, that's the way the cookie crumbles.
  • If the professor is still going to fail me, well, so be it.
  • If the professor is still going to fail me, well, you can't win 'em all.
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that's what happens? I'm not familiar with that expression. I think you're trying for something like these:

If the professor is still going to fail me, well, that's the way the cookie crumbles.
If the professor is still going to fail me, well, so be it.
If the professor is still going to fail me, well, you can't win 'em all.
If the professor is sti
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CalifJim, well, that's the way the cookie crumbles.
Thanks, CJ for multiple suggestions. This one is darn cute.
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Same category; not so cute:
That's the way the ball bounces. Emotion: smile

CJ
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I have been listening to CNN for months but never heard them. I need more casual sources to help me learn idioms.
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