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Meaning of here for a good time, not a long time | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Life is short, so you should enjoy it while you can.

Examples

“A very good friend of mine / Told me something the other day / I’d like to pass it on to you / ’Cause I believe what he said to be true // He said “We’re here for a good time / Not a long time / So have a good time / The sun can’t shine every day //[…]””

“Some people prefer to be here for a good time, not a long time. I prefer to be here for a good time and a long time, if possible.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

here lies here today, gone tomorrow here we are here you are here, there and everywhere here's a quarter, call someone who cares