Meaning of the word "a day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy" in English
What does "a day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy
US /ə deɪ ʌv ˈsɑːroʊ ɪz ˈlɔːŋɡər ðæn ə mʌnθ ʌv dʒɔɪ/
UK /ə deɪ ɒv ˈsɒrəʊ ɪz ˈlɒŋɡə ðæn ə mʌnθ ɒv dʒɔɪ/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that time seems to pass much more slowly when one is suffering or unhappy than when one is happy
Example:
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After his breakup, he realized that a day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy.
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Waiting for the test results made him feel that a day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy.