English Explanatory Dictionary

gather rosebuds

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To enjoy life's immediate pleasures; to behave in a relaxed, carefree manner.

Pronunciation

en-au-gather rosebuds.ogg

Word forms

gather rosebuds gathers rosebuds gathering rosebuds gathered rosebuds

Etymology

From the first line of "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" (inspired by Wisdom 2:8) by Robert Herrick (1591-1674): :: Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, :: Old time is still a-flying; :: And this same flower that smiles today :: Tomorrow will be dying.

Synonyms

carpe diem seize the day take the cash and let the credit go

Related words

eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die stop and smell the roses
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