life is too short
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One should prioritize enjoyment and not waste time on unpleasant things
Nên ưu tiên tận hưởng và không lãng phí thời gian vào những điều không vui
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Examples
Tatoeba sentence #2811417 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “life is too short” mean?
One should prioritize enjoyment and not waste time on unpleasant things Literally: human life has a limited duration
Is “life is too short” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.