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Post by somersetstokie on Jul 13, 2024 11:15:20 GMT
As correct use of English language and Grammar is of interest to me, I occasionally use the MB as a source of opinion or material relating to these matters.
My attention has now recently been caught by the apparently sudden popular use of the phrase "living their best life." I think the main use of the phrase occurs in the context of someone who has perhaps had a difficult time and come through to improved circumstances, so that by comparison they are now "living their best life".
But where did the common usage of the phrase come from, and why? Especially with the radio on when driving I must hear these words three or four times a day.
I am puzzled as to what it all means. But as is often the case it might be juct me who finds it odd.
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Post by mickeythemaestro on Jul 13, 2024 11:20:01 GMT
As correct use of English language and Grammar is of interest to me, I occasionally use the MB as a source of opinion or material relating to these matters. My attention has now recently been caught by the apparently sudden popular use of the phrase "living their best life." I think the main use of the phrase occurs in the context of someone who has perhaps had a difficult time and come through to improved circumstances, so that by comparison they are now "living their best life". But where did the common usage of the phrase come from, and why? Especially with the radio on when driving I must hear these words three or four times a day. I am puzzled as to what it all means. But as is often the case it might be juct me who finds it odd. Never thought of it as someone whose had a bad time first and is now doing their best. Just saw it as an expression that someone is having a good time enjoying life. Never thought about it till now but I've definitely heard it over many years if not decades. |
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Post by somersetstokie on Jul 13, 2024 11:33:00 GMT
I expect you are right in regards to a description of what someone's life is like NOW.
It may have been used historically but sparingly, but people are certainly running with it now! I just can't say I've ever noticed before.
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Post by Seymour Beaver on Jul 13, 2024 12:02:16 GMT
I expect you are right in regards to a description of what someone's life is like NOW. It may have been used historically but sparingly, but people are certainly running with it now! I just can't say I've ever noticed before. I actually heard it in the context of a donkey. A Canadian couple had a pet donkey that escaped. It was subsequently found living with a herd (?) of elks. They decided not to bring him home because having observed him in his new community they determined that he was 'living his best life' in the wild. Which I assume just means happy/content |
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Post by str8outtahampton on Jul 13, 2024 12:11:16 GMT
As correct use of English language and Grammar is of interest to me, I occasionally use the MB as a source of opinion or material relating to these matters. My attention has now recently been caught by the apparently sudden popular use of the phrase "living their best life." I think the main use of the phrase occurs in the context of someone who has perhaps had a difficult time and come through to improved circumstances, so that by comparison they are now "living their best life". But where did the common usage of the phrase come from, and why? Especially with the radio on when driving I must hear these words three or four times a day. I am puzzled as to what it all means. But as is often the case it might be juct me who finds it odd. "I occasionally use the MB as a source of opinion or material relating to [the correct use of English language/grammar]". Quite possibly the most amazing sentence I've ever heard on here. However, I think your reading is right, and also that the phrase has relatively recently gained what is often referred to as "traction". |
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Post by musik on Jul 13, 2024 12:29:09 GMT
As correct use of English language and Grammar is of interest to me, I occasionally use the MB as a source of opinion or material relating to these matters. My attention has now recently been caught by the apparently sudden popular use of the phrase "living their best life." I think the main use of the phrase occurs in the context of someone who has perhaps had a difficult time and come through to improved circumstances, so that by comparison they are now "living their best life". But where did the common usage of the phrase come from, and why? Especially with the radio on when driving I must hear these words three or four times a day. I am puzzled as to what it all means. But as is often the case it might be juct me who finds it odd. I'm from Sweden. Do I pass?🤠At first I thought this thread was about some fiction tv series. I think it could be correct to add "so far", since noone knows what will happen. I also think it can only be the people it concerns who can use the expression, what would an outsider know? |
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Post by innocentbystander on Jul 13, 2024 15:58:05 GMT
I thought it meant doing whatever you like despite looking idiotic.
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Post by superjw on Jul 13, 2024 16:34:35 GMT
It’s full meaning is - living your life to the fullest and doing the things you want to do in the moment
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