IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishseize the day
Meaning: Make the most of the present moment.
Example: “She got the job offer in Tokyo and decided to seize the day.”
Origin: A translation of the Latin "carpe diem," from the Roman poet Horace's Odes (23 BC), which urges the reader to trust as little as possible in tomorrow. The film Dead Poets Society (1989) gave it new popularity.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Carpe diem Literally: Seize the day
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