| Metaphor | That’s the way the cookie crumbles |
|---|---|
| Question Meaning | What do you mean? |
| Meaning | If someone says, “that’s the way the cookie crumbles,” they mean that you have to accept the way things have happened, even if they haven’t worked out as you wanted. |
| Question Example | Example |
| Example | “But that’s not fair! They got three goes and I only got two!” “That’s the way the cookie crumbles. Don’t worry. Next time, you might get the extra go.” |
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