Definitions by Chuck Ikeh

that's the way the cookie crumbles 

A saying or phrase meaning "That's just the way things happen".

Person 1: "I can't believe I lost all that money on a stupid bet..."

Person 2: "I'm sorry pal. I guess that's the way the cookie crumbles..."

that's the way the cookie crumbles by Chuck Ikeh May 30, 2004