That's the way the mop flops
Meaning: When circumstances fall unpredictably, accept them without complaint rather than resist inevitable outcomes.
Origin: American teenage slang of the 1950s, first found in a Rochester, New York, newspaper in 1955, which described it as "a fatalistic philosophy of life." It belongs to the same family as "that's the way the cookie crumbles" and "that's the way the ball bounces."
More proverbs about Wisdom
- The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on — Indifferent to critics' noise, those with purpose continue their journey undeterred.
- The game is not worth the candle — Pursuing a goal costs more in effort or money than any benefit you'll actually gain from…
- The Lord helps those that help themselves — Self-directed effort attracts divine favor; passivity alone cannot substitute for persona…
- The more one learns about people, the more one likes one's pet — Familiarity with human flaws makes the unconditional loyalty of animals more precious.
- The nail that sticks out gets hammered down — Conformity protects individuals; standing apart invites suppression or punishment from so…
- There are plenty of pebbles on the beach — Replaceable individuals or opportunities abound; losing one person or chance matters litt…
From our idioms
- 비행기를 태우다 (bihaenggireul taeuda) — To flatter someone over the top.
- 미역국을 먹다 (Miyeokgugeul meokda) — To fail an exam.
- Μου άναψες τα λαμπάκια — You made me furious.