life is what you make it
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Meaning · English
One's experiences and circumstances are shaped by personal choices and attitudes
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trải nghiệm và hoàn cảnh được định hình bởi lựa chọn và thái độ cá nhân
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, 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 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “life is what you make it” mean?
One's experiences and circumstances are shaped by personal choices and attitudes
Is “life is what you make it” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.