non tutto va come previsto
Pensavo che il viaggio sarebbe stato perfetto, ma non tutto va come previsto.
I thought the trip would be perfect, but things don't always go as planned.
Used to acknowledge that reality often deviates from expectations.
Abbiamo organizzato tutto nei dettagli, ma non tutto va come previsto.
We planned everything in detail, but things don't always go as planned.
Non tutto va come previsto, ma alla fine va tutto bene.
Things don't always go as planned, but in the end, everything turns out fine.
Often used to express resignation or acceptance when plans go awry.
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Pro Tip
Natural usage
Use this phrase when something goes wrong but you want to express acceptance rather than frustration. It’s a gentle way to acknowledge that plans often change.
Gold Rule
Tone and context
This phrase is neutral to positive in tone. It’s not used to complain but rather to accept reality with a touch of wisdom or humor.
Word Origin
Literal translation: 'not everything goes as foreseen'. The phrase combines 'non' (not), 'tutto' (everything), 'va' (goes), 'come' (as), and 'previsto' (foreseen/expected). It reflects a common Italian idiomatic expression about life's unpredictability.
Usage Notes
This phrase is used in both spoken and written Italian to express acceptance of life's unpredictability. It is often said with a tone of resignation or humor when something doesn't go according to plan.