you only live once
Sayyoo ohn-lee liv WUNSUS/ju ˌoʊnli ˌlɪv ˈwʌns/UK/juː ˌəʊnli ˌlɪv ˈwʌns/
- 1Alternative form of you only go around once.
He quit his desk job to sail around the world, figuring you only live once.
You only live once, so order the dessert you actually want.
Note
A tighter wording of you only go around once, with the same message: a person gets a single lifetime, so every chance at a new experience is worth taking. The you is generic and means anyone, not just the listener. It usually comes attached to a choice as its justification (figuring you only live once; you only live once, so…), excusing a small indulgence or a bold leap alike.
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