Meaning of the word "everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die" in English
What does "everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die
US /ˈɛvriˌwʌn wɑnts tu ɡoʊ tu ˈhɛvən, bʌt ˈnoʊˌbɑdi wɑnts tu daɪ/
UK /ˈɛvriwʌn wɒnts tuː ɡəʊ tuː ˈhɛvən, bʌt ˈnəʊbədi wɒnts tuː daɪ/
Idiom
everyone wants the rewards or benefits of something, but few are willing to do the hard work or make the sacrifices necessary to achieve them
Example:
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He wants a promotion but won't work overtime; everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die.
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You have to train hard for that marathon; remember, everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die.