Lingo

Impermanence

10 Words

5m

1.
eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow (we|you) (may|might|) die
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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

The retiree decided to live life to the fullest and try new things, inspired by the philosophy 'eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.'

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2.
you win some, you lose some
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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

I didn't get the job, but you win some, you lose some.

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3.
a wonder lasts but nine days
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used to suggest that the excitement or interest in something extraordinary or remarkable fades quickly and is often short-lived

The new gadget was the talk of the town, but after a week, people stopped being interested.A wonder lasts but nine days.

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4.
all good things (must|will|) come to an end (at one point or the other|)
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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

She had a great job with a supportive team, but eventually the company downsized and she was laid off.All good things come to an end.

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all things (must|will) pass
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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

The pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but we must remember that all things must pass, and we will come out of this stronger.

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be the day weary or be the day long, at last it ringeth to evensong
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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

Some days feel like they will never end, but I try to stay positive and remember that be the day weary or be the day long, at last it ringeth to evensong, and I can relax.

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7.
nothing is forever
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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

He had a large fortune, but lost it all in a market crash.Nothing is forever.

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(for|to) everything, there is a season
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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

He had been single for a while and was feeling lonely, but reminded himself that for everything, there is a season, and he believed he would find love when the time was right.

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9.
the morning sun never lasts a day
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used for saying that positive or favorable circumstances often do not endure for an extended period of time

The stock market was doing well, and investors were making a lot of money.But they knew that the morning sun never lasts a day, and they needed to be prepared for any potential downturns.

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10.
the longest day has (an|its) end
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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

The project has been taking up all my time, but I know that even the longest day has an end, and I'll be able to spend time with my family again.

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