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this is the life

this is the life phrase: an expression of bliss, an expression of happiness with one's current situation.

Phrase

this is the life

  1. (informal) An expression of bliss, an expression of happiness with one's current situation.
    • Ah, this is the life. All dressed up on an ocean liner with your favourite cocktail in hand, enjoying a nice relaxing evening.2008, Gary Wood, Don't Wait for Your Ship to Come In... Swim Out to Meet It

Questions about this is the life

What does this is the life mean?
This is the life means an expression of bliss, an expression of happiness with one's current situation.
What part of speech is this is the life?
This is the life is a phrase.

Words near this is the life in the dictionary

  1. this is a book
  2. this is it
  3. this is me
  4. this is not a drill
  5. this is someone
  6. this is the life
  7. this is war
  8. this is where I came in
  9. this is where we came in
  10. this is why we can't have nice things
  11. this just in

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