hæv ðə taɪm əv wʌnz laɪf
Time
informal
beginner
- Literally:
- to possess the time belonging to one's entire life
What does "have the time of one's life" mean?
to have an extremely enjoyable experience
Examples
- The kids had the time of their lives at the amusement park.
- We had the time of our lives on that trip to Italy.
- She's having the time of her life at university.
Origin
Popular in English since the early 20th century.
How to use it
An enthusiastic expression used to describe peak enjoyment.
Similar expressions
have a blast
have a wonderful time
enjoy oneself immensely
Opposites
have a terrible time
be miserable
Related idioms
- in the long run
Over a long period of time
- better late than never
It's better to do something late than not to do it at all
- from time to time
occasionally, not regularly
- in the nick of time
Just in time; at the last possible moment
- run out of time
to have no more time left to do something
- time flies when you're having fun
Enjoyable moments seem to pass quickly
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