you're only young once

young once

A phrase emphasizing that someone will not be young forever. Typically used in the phrase "you're only young once." You need to go skydiving with us. Come on, you're only young once—it's time for an adventure!
See also: once, young

you're only young once

You will not stay young forever, so you should take risks and try new things now while you are free and able. You need to go skydiving with us. Come on, you're only young once—it's time for an adventure! I decided to sell my things and buy a one-way ticket to India. You're only young once, after all.
See also: once, young
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

you’re only young ˈonce

(saying) young people should enjoy themselves as much as possible, because they will have to work and worry later in their lives: ‘Don’t you think Tony should get a job over the summer?’ ‘Well, you’re only young once — there’s plenty of time for that later.’
See also: once, young
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • eggs is eggs
  • great minds
  • great minds think alike
  • how about
  • how/what about...?
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • sure as eggs is eggs
  • one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind
  • (one's) best foot forward
  • best foot forward
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