Meaning of don't buy green bananas | Babel Free
Definitions
One should not make long-term plans, as one may not live or survive long enough to accomplish them.
humorous
Examples
“I don't buy green bananas anymore. I only buy one yellow banana, for I may not be around tomorrow.”
“"I'm so old, I don't buy green bananas!" "Don't say that, Granma! You're not so old..."”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.