Meaning of the word "life is too short to make others' shorter" in English
What does "life is too short to make others' shorter" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
life is too short to make others' shorter
US /laɪf ɪz tuː ʃɔːrt tuː meɪk ˈʌðərz ˈʃɔːrtər/
UK /laɪf ɪz tuː ʃɔːt tuː meɪk ˈʌðəz ˈʃɔːtə/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that life is brief and should be spent kindly rather than causing harm or stress to others
Example:
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Stop arguing over such small things; life is too short to make others' shorter.
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He chose to forgive his rival, believing that life is too short to make others' shorter.