| 单词 | all in a lifetime |
| 释义 | > as lemmasall in a (also one's) lifetime P2. all in a (also one's) lifetime: implying resignation to whatever happens. Now rare. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > difficulty > opposition > absence of resistance > implying resignation to whatever happens [phrase] all in a (also one's) lifetime1849 1849 N. Kingsley Diary (1914) 44 My consolation is that it is all in my lifetime and thus make myself quite contented. 1898 F. P. Dunne Mr. Dooley in Peace & War 187 Well, tubby sure, 'tis thryin' to be dhrivin' a coal wagon or a sthreet-car; but 'tis all in a lifetime. < as lemmas |
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