How to Pronounce "life begins at forty"
expression
LYFE bi-GINZ at FOR-tee
lyfe big-INZ at FAW-tee
Definition
A saying that means life gets better or more fulfilling after you turn forty, often because people have more experience and confidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪf/ /bɪˈɡɪnz/ /ˈæt/ /ˈfɔɹti
British English
lˈaɪf/ /bɪɡˈɪnz/ /ˈæt/ /fˈɔːti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYFE bi-GINZ at FOR-tee
UK
lyfe big-INZ at FAW-tee
Listen in Context
Many people say life begins at forty when talking about getting older.
My friend believes that life begins at forty because she feels happier now.
He was nervous about turning forty, but he remembered that life begins at forty.
Honestly, I didn’t believe life begins at forty until I experienced it myself.