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Meaning of don't buy green bananas | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

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.

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