# you only live once

Pronunciation: say "yoo ohn-lee liv WUNS" US /ju ˌoʊnli ˌlɪv ˈwʌns/, UK /juː ˌəʊnli ˌlɪv ˈwʌns/

## Proverb

1. Alternative form of you only go around once. — Alternative form of you only go around once.
   - Simple: Alternative form of you only go around once. People say this when they want someone to enjoy life and take a chance.
   - _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._

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