life goes on

English

Etymology

From the idea that the world continues despite all the setbacks, the world doesn't stop for one person.

Phrase

life goes on

  1. Saying used to encourage someone to keep moving despite hardship
    It might've been one hell of a week, but hey, life goes on. You gotta get back up each time it throws you down.
    • 1982, John Melloncamp, “Jack & Diane”, in American Fool:
      Oh yeah, life goes on / Long after the thrill of livin' it's gone
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