so geht's

this is how it works; that’s how it goes; this way works

→ so

phrase Rare #23,622

this is how it works; that’s how it goes; this way works A colloquial expression whose meaning depends on context. It can indicate that a method works (“This way works”), that something should be done in a particular way (“This is how it’s done”), or that a situation is proceeding (“That’s how it goes”). “geht’s” is a contraction of “geht es.”

GE: Halt den Rasierer unters heiße Wasser, so geht's einfacher.

EN: Hold the razor under hot water; this way it’s easier.

So geht's nun mal zu in der Welt, aber jeder Mensch muss essen.

That's just how the world works, but everyone has to eat.

— State and Main (2000)

Halt den Rasierer unters heiße Wasser, so geht's einfacher.

Run the razor under hot water; it makes things easier.

— Heute gehe ich allein nach Hause (2014)

So geht's auch.

That works too.

— Wicked (2024)

So geht's viel leichter.