Phrase guide

this is the life

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

An expression of bliss, an expression of happiness with one's current situation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 人生就該如此 /人生就该如此 (rénshēng jiù gāi rúcǐ) — an expression of bliss
  • Chinese Mandarin: 這才叫生活 /这才叫生活 (zhè cái jiào shēnghuó) — an expression of bliss
  • Finnish: sellaista elämä on — an expression of bliss
  • Greek: αυτή είναι ζωή (aftí eínai zoḯ) — an expression of bliss
  • Polish: to jest życie — an expression of bliss
  • Polish: to jest dopiero życie — an expression of bliss
  • Spanish: eso es vida — an expression of bliss
  • Swedish: det här är livet — an expression of bliss