this is the life
English
Phrase
- (informal) An expression of bliss, an expression of happiness with one's current situation.
- 2008, Gary Wood, Don't Wait for Your Ship to Come In... Swim Out to Meet It:
- Ah, this is the life. All dressed up on an ocean liner with your favourite cocktail in hand, enjoying a nice relaxing evening.
Usage notes
- Not to be confused with that's life.
Translations
an expression of bliss
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See also
Further reading
- “this is the life”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present.
- “this is the life” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.
- “this is the life” (US) / “this is the life” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.
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