As if there were no tomorrow Meaning in English
expression
AZ IF THAIR WER NOH tuh-MAH-roh
AS IF THAIR WUR NOH tum-OH-ruh
Definition
This phrase means to do something with a lot of energy, excitement, or urgency, as if you may not get another chance.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to exaggerate sense of urgency or passion. Commonly paired with verbs like 'party', 'work', 'eat', 'shop'. Suggests reckless or enthusiastic behavior. Not used in very formal contexts.
Spanish: como si no hubiera un mañanaPortuguese (BR): como se não houvesse amanhãPortuguese (PT): como se não houvesse amanhãChinese (Simplified): 像没有明天一样Chinese (Traditional): 像沒有明天一樣Hindi: ऐसे जैसे कल हो ही नहींArabic: كما لو لم يكن هناك غدBengali: যেন আগামীকাল নেইRussian: словно завтра не наступит - как будто завтра не наступитJapanese: 明日がないかのようにVietnamese: như không còn ngày maiKorean: 내일이 없는 것처럼Turkish: yarın yokmuş gibiUrdu: گویا کل کوئی نہیں ہےIndonesian: seolah-olah tidak ada hari esok
Example Sentences
They danced as if there were no tomorrow.
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She ate her cake as if there were no tomorrow.
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We spent money as if there were no tomorrow.
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He was working as if there were no tomorrow, trying to finish the project.
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The kids played in the park as if there were no tomorrow—so much laughter!
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She’s shopping as if there were no tomorrow before the big sale ends.
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