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YOLO
Used when encouraging spontaneous actions or adventurous experiences.
Literal Meaning
Acronym: You Only Live Once
Actual Meaning
You only live once
Examples in Context

'Buying those expensive shoes - YOLO!' (Translation: Life's short)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Risk justification
  • 2Carpe diem
  • 3May be irresponsible
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
live once
take a chance
seize the day
carpe diem
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