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
Alma	['ælmə]
Azaziah	-	Biblical
Chijindum	-	Western African, Igbo
Arness	['a:nəs]
Jaymes	JAYMZ	English (Modern)
Petras	-	Lithuanian