Meaning of the word "all days are short to industry and long to idleness" in English
What does "all days are short to industry and long to idleness" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
all days are short to industry and long to idleness
US /ɔːl deɪz ɑːr ʃɔːrt tuː ˈɪndəstri ænd lɔːŋ tuː ˈaɪdəlnəs/
UK /ɔːl deɪz ɑː ʃɔːt tuː ˈɪndəstri ənd lɒŋ tuː ˈaɪdlnəs/
Idiom
A proverb meaning that time passes quickly when one is busy working, but feels very slow when one has nothing to do.
Example:
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I finished the whole project before I knew it; truly, all days are short to industry and long to idleness.
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He complained about the slow afternoon, forgetting that all days are short to industry and long to idleness.