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
YuliyaYOO-lee-yah (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian
Mats-Swedish, Norwegian
Blaga-Bulgarian
DevonDEV-ən, də-VAHNEnglish
Gary['gɛəri]
CillaSIL-lah (Swedish), SI-lah (Dutch)Swedish, Dutch