On Borrowed Time ⏱️
Ever feel like life’s hourglass is more like a ticking time bomb? “On borrowed time” is a phrase as frozen in its inevitability as those last few grains of sand in an hourglass—a situation we all understand but secretly hope to avoid, like leftover kale salad in the fridge 🥗.
Definition 👓
On Borrowed Time: Living on borrowed time describes a situation where someone is living a temporary respite from an anticipated ending, or averting imminent danger or difficulty.
Synonyms: skating on thin ice, living on the edge, dancing with the devil
Antonyms: secure, safe, rock-solid, bulletproof
Humor & Wit 💡
As the ever-hilarious Mark Twain might’ve quipped, “Better to live like you’re on borrowed time than to be promptly returned to the manufacturer.”
Proverbs & Expressions 🌍
- Hanging by a thread: Derived from the story of Damocles, who hung under a sword tied by hair, indicating a precarious position.
- Touch and go: Indi-a-kabaddi—a right catchy and tense rugby-like game of lad’s last line crossing.
Inspirational Thought 💫
“Recognize that every second is borrowed, making each priceless.”
Literature & Media Suggestions 📚🎬
- Books: The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom
- Poetry: “To His Coy Mistress” by Andrew Marvell
- Songs: “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper
- Movies: In Time starring Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried
Enjoy these picks if you ever find yourself on borrowed time—whether metaphorical or not!
Farewell, dear reader, and may your seconds be as enriching as decades.
— Ariana Aliteration, October 2023
