Meaning of the word "whom the gods love, shall die young" in English
What does "whom the gods love, shall die young" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
whom the gods love, shall die young
US /hum ðə ɡɑdz lʌv, ʃæl daɪ jʌŋ/
UK /huːm ðə ɡɒdz lʌv, ʃæl daɪ jʌŋ/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that those who are favored by the gods or are virtuous often die at an early age
Example:
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He was a brilliant artist who passed away at twenty-five; truly, whom the gods love, shall die young.
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The community mourned the loss of the young doctor, reflecting on the saying, 'Whom the gods love, shall die young.'