variety is the spice of life
variety is the spice of life
proverb Having many different experiences is what makes life interesting, exciting, enjoyable, or worthwhile. I think everyone should travel the world. Variety is the spice of life, after all! You should really start trying new foods instead of eating the same thing all the time. Variety is the spice of life.
See also: life, of, spice, variety
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Variety is the spice of life.
Prov. Cliché You should try many different kinds of experiences, because trying different things keeps life interesting. I know we usually spend our summer vacation camping out, but I think we should try something different this year. Variety is the spice of life.
See also: life, of, spice, variety
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
variety is the spice of life
Diversity makes life interesting, as in Jim dates a different girl every week-variety is the spice of life, he claims. This phrase comes from William Cowper's poem, "The Task" (1785): "Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor."
See also: life, of, spice, variety
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
variety is the spice of life
People say that variety is the spice of life, to mean that doing and seeing a lot of different things makes life more enjoyable and interesting. Families have discovered that variety is the spice of life and are switching to adventurous meals like curries, tacos and Chinese food. It is important to vary the training program so that boredom is avoided. Exercise should be fun and variety is the spice of life.
See also: life, of, spice, variety
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
variety is the spice of life
new and exciting experiences make life more interesting.This proverbial expression comes from William Cowper 's poem ‘The Task’ ( 1785 ): ‘Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour’.
See also: life, of, spice, variety
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
variety is the spice of ˈlife
(saying) a variety of different activities, interests, places or people in your life makes it more enjoyable: We never go on holiday to the same place twice. It’s good to see different things, and you know what they say — variety is the spice of life.See also: life, of, spice, variety
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
variety is the spice of life
Diversity keeps life interesting. This phrase comes from William Cowper’s poem “The Task” (1785): “Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.” It became so well known that numerous writers punned on it: for example, “Variety is the spice of love” (Helen Rowland, Sayings of Mrs. Solomon, 1913), and “Variety is the vice of wives” (Phyllis McGinley, Much Ado about Nothing, 1940).
See also: life, of, spice, variety
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
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