Meanings
- A reminder that we are all mortal, as a justification for enjoying life while one can.
Be merry, man, for a minute, for you'll be a long time dead!
1968, Sean O'Casey, The Sean O'Casey Reader, page 2592 more examples
When opportunity knocks, take it. You're a long time dead you know!
2011, Sophie Boswell, The Power of Feng Shui, →ISBN, page 103'You're a long time dead,' my mother used to shout at the neighbours when they complained about the noise, and for once I agree.
2015, Rebecca Whitney, The Liar's Chair, →ISBN
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