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What a time to be alive
Used when commenting on the absurdity of current events or trends.
Literal Meaning
What → Which thing(s); a → One; time → An instance; to → In the direction of; be → To exist; alive → Full of life.
Actual Meaning
Sarcastic commentary on ridiculous modern situations
Examples in Context

'Another outage? What a time to be alive.' (Translation: This is ridiculous)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Often about technology fails
  • 2Modern life commentary
  • 3Eye-roll territory
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what a mess
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