a sign of the times

something that shows what a society is like now Young people are so rude, but I guess it's just a sign of the times.

Usage notes: most often refers to negative characteristics

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Vasilios	-	Greek
Montgomery	[mənt'gʌməri]
Moss	-	English (Archaic), Jewish
Iulia	YOO:-li-a (Ancient Roman)	Romanian, Ancient Roman
Masego	-	Southern African, Tswana
Jez	JEZ	English (British)