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
Jaroslavas-Lithuanian
HedyHE-dee (German), HAY-dee (Dutch)German, Dutch
Frane-Croatian
KlavdiyaKLAHV-dee-yah (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian
NepheleNEF-el-ee (English)Greek Mythology
Bleda-History