facts of life

plural noun

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

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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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