you only live once



you only live once

A phrase that prioritizes action, and often impulsivity, over contemplation in the pursuit of life experiences. A: "Come to the music festival with us, Colleen!" B: "Yeah Colleen, you only live once! That carnival ride looks totally terrifying, but you only live once, so let's do it!
See also: live, once

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CeallachKEL-akhIrish
Georgius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Laios-Greek Mythology
Morna-Irish, Scottish
Marinamah-REE-nah (Italian, Spanish, German, Russian), mə-REEN-ə (English)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, English, Greek, Russian, Uk
Wynne (1)WINWelsh