Them's the breaks In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "them's the breaks", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2021-11-15 06:11

Meaning of Them's the breaks

Synonyms:

that's the way the ball bounces , that's life , That's the Way It Is , that’s the way the cookie crumbles.

Variants:

those the breaks , that's the breaks

Them's the breaks American Canada slang

Said when someone accepts a bad or unpleasant situation because that's the way things are

I felt sad as I had to move to another place, but anyway them's the breaks.

I am so busy that I can't go on holiday with my mother; however, them's the breaks.

Other phrases about:

A Bitter Pill to Swallow

One is forced to accept something unpleasant or endure an unwanted fact.

not take (something) sitting down

To refuse to tolerate or accept something unfortunate, or unjust without resistance, argument, or action

Origin of Them's the breaks

Them's the breaks is a term derived from the game of pool or billiards. When the balls are arranged in a configuration, one player "breaks" or takes the initial shot to try to propel the balls around the table. This break's outcome cannot be changed, so the participants must make due with what they are dealt.

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