the facts of life
noun phrase
: the facts about sex that are told to children
He explained the facts of life to his son.
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Our responses to the facts of life, particularly with regard to our bodies, sometimes defy logic.
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R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2024
R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2024
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“The facts of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20facts%20of%20life. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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