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Вот такие пироги
That is how bad or complicated the state of things is. See Такова жизнь (T)
Cf: It's a fine (nice, pretty) kettle of fish (Am., Br.). That's the way it is (Am., Br.). That's the way the cookie crumbles (Am., Br.)

Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. . 2013.