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je leeft maar een keer — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • YOLO verb Used informally to justify a bold, reckless, or spontaneous decision, from the phrase "you only live once."

Senses

je leeft maar een keer is used for these senses in English:

  • YOLO (slang) Acronym of you only live once, i.e. expressing the view that one should make the most of the present moment.
  • you only go around once A person has only one lifetime, and should therefore take every opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of experiences in order to maximize their achievements and satisfaction.

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