facts of life

Knowledge of sexual reproduction, as in Some people feel that the facts of life should not be taught in school. [Late 1800s] Also see birds and the bees.

facts of life

1. n. an explanation of human reproduction, especially as presented to a child. No one ever explained the facts of life to me. I read books about it.

2. n. the truth about life’s difficulties. You had better face up to the facts of life and get a job.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ernesto	-	Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Etzel	-	Germanic Mythology
Zakiyya	-	Arabic
Barrie	['bæri]
Saibh	SIEV	Irish
Tobith	-	Biblical Greek