seize the day

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

A calque of Latin carpe diem.

[edit] Verb

to seize the day

1. (idiomatic) To enjoy the present and not worry about the future; to live for the moment.
2. (idiomatic) To make the most of today by achieving fulfillment in a philosophical or spiritual sense.

[edit] Usage notes

• Often used in a hortatory manner and in the imperative mood: Seize the day!

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