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Etymology

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

Phrase

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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 (lyrics and music), “Jack & Diane”, in American Fool:
      Oh yeah, life goes on / Long after the thrill of livin' it's gone