carpe diem
phrase | /carpe diem/
seize the day; make the most of the present moment
Literal meaning:
"pluck the day"
carpe diem
phrase | /carpe diem/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinEASYseize the day; make the most of the present moment
Literal meaning:
"pluck the day"
Learning Progress
Examples
"She adopted a carpe diem attitude and booked the trip."
"His speech urged graduates to carpe diem."
Mnemonic Trick
Carpe (seize) + diem (day) → seize the day
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