facts of life
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pl n
the facts of life the details of sexual behaviour and reproduction, esp as told to children
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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.
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