eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we / you may / might die
/ˈiːt dɹˈɪŋk ænd biː mˈɛɹi fɔːɹ təmˈɔːɹoʊ wiː juː mˈeɪ mˌaɪt dˈaɪ/
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used to suggest that one should enjoy life to the fullest and make the most of each day, emphasizing the idea that life is short and unpredictable
you win some, you lose some
/juː wˈɪn sˌʌm juː lˈuːz sˌʌm/
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used as a reminder that life is full of successes and failures, and it is important to be resilient and maintain a positive attitude in order to learn and grow from both
a wonder lasts but nine days
/ɐ wˈʌndɚ lˈæsts bˌʌt nˈaɪn dˈeɪz/
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used to suggest that the excitement or interest in something extraordinary or remarkable fades quickly and is often short-lived
all good things must / will come to an end (at one point or the other)
/ˈɔːl ɡˈʊd θˈɪŋz mˈʌst wɪl kˈʌm tʊ ɐn ˈɛnd æt wˈʌn pˈɔɪnt ɔːɹ ðɪ ˈʌðɚ/
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used to imply that enjoyable or beneficial experiences eventually come to an end, emphasizing that people should cherish and appreciate them while they last
all things must / will pass
/ˈɔːl θˈɪŋz mˈʌst wɪl pˈæs/
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used to suggest that everything in life is temporary and has an end, emphasizing the inevitability of change and the importance of appreciating the present moment
be the day weary or be the day long, at last it ringeth to evensong
/biː ðə dˈeɪ wˈɪɹi ɔːɹ biː ðə dˈeɪ lˈɑːŋ æt lˈæst ɪt ɹˈɪŋəθ tʊ ˈiːvənsˌɔŋ/
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used to imply that regardless of how difficult or long a day or challenging time may seem, it will eventually come to an end, and there will be a time for rest and rejuvenation
nothing is forever
/nˈʌθɪŋ ɪz fɚɹˈɛvɚ/
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used to imply that everything in life, whether it be good or bad, eventually comes to an end, emphasizing that change is a natural and inevitable part of life
for / to everything, there is a season
/fɔːɹ tʊ ˈɛvɹɪθˌɪŋ ðɛɹ ɪz ɐ sˈiːzən/
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used to imply that everything in life has its own appropriate time and place, emphasizing the idea that people should be patient and accepting of the natural cycle of life
the morning sun never lasts a day
/ðə mˈɔːɹnɪŋ sˈʌn nˈɛvɚ lˈæsts ɐ dˈeɪ/
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used for saying that positive or favorable circumstances often do not endure for an extended period of time
the longest day has an / its end
/ðə lˈɑːŋɡəst dˈeɪ hɐz ɐn ɪts ˈɛnd/
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used to imply that no matter how difficult or seemingly endless a situation may be, it will eventually come to a conclusion, emphasizing that people should have hope for a better future
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