this is the life

English

Phrase

(deprecated template usage) this is the life

1. (informal) An expression of bliss, an expression of happiness with one's current situation.
   • 2008, Gary Wood, Don't Wait for Your Ship to Come In... Swim Out to Meet It

     Ah, this is the life. All dressed up on an ocean liner with your favourite cocktail in hand, enjoying a nice relaxing evening.

Translations

an expression of bliss

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 人生就该如此

• Finnish: sellaista elämä on
• Greek: αυτή είναι ζωή (aftí eínai zoḯ)
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• Russian: такова́ жизнь (taková žiznʹ)
• Spanish: eso es vida
• Swedish: det här är livet

See also

• c’est la vie
• shit happens
• that's life