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. People say this when they want someone to enjoy life and take a chance.
Go ahead and try the roller coaster. You only live once!
She bought the bright red shoes because, as she said, you only live once.
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