A fact of life vs. The facts of life
A fact of life = Any aspect of human existence that must be acknowledged, or regarded as unalterable (usually not pleasant) Old age is a fact of life. Stress is a fact of life from time to time for all of us. We should understand that death is a fact of life. The facts of life = The facts concerning sex, reproduction, and birth (teaching of the same, exp., to a child) Some people feel that the facts of life should be taught in school. Raju learned the facts of life from his classmates. ‘The birds and the…
Slap in the face vs. slap on the back
Slap in the face – insult, affront, humiliation It was a real slap in the face when he didn’t invite me to the wedding. The union leaders consider the 5% increase in the wages offered as a slap in the face. His remarks were a slap in the face for the local community. Slap on the back – compliments, congratulations. The coach gave him a slap on the back for coming in first. Her boss gave her a slap on the back for completing the…