life is too short

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Meaning · English

One should prioritize enjoyment and not waste time on unpleasant things

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nên ưu tiên tận hưởng và không lãng phí thời gian vào những điều không vui

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Literally: human life has a limited duration
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

Life is too short.Cuộc đời quá ngắn ngủi.

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.