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
Ariaden	[æri'ædni]
Ioachim	-	Judeo-Christian Legend
Sachairi	-	Scottish
Kareem	-	Arabic
Bobby	['bɔbi]
Keld	-	Danish