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time of one's life

idiom
Meaning

A period of enjoying oneself immensely, or more than ever before.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am having the time of my life at this party.

CONTEXTUAL

She spent the entire summer traveling through Europe and had the time of her life.

COMPLEX

After years of hard work, he finally took a vacation and had the time of his life exploring the remote mountains.

Anchors to
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    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  2. 02

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  3. 03

    about time

    Far past the desired time.

  4. 04

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  5. 05

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  6. 06

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  7. 07

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  8. 08

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

Last updated July 12, 2026