life is what you make of it
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Meaning · English
One's experience of life is determined by their choices and attitude.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trải nghiệm cuộc sống bị quyết định bởi lựa chọn và thái độ
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Examples
She believes that life is what you make of it, so she tries to stay positive.
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). 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 what you make of it” mean?
One's experience of life is determined by their choices and attitude.
Is “life is what you make of it” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.