live for the moment

Idioms

Concentrate on the present, with little or no concern for the future. For example, Instead of putting aside funds for the children's education, Jane and Jim live for the moment, spending whatever they earn. [Mid-1900s] Also see for the moment; day to day, def. 2.

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live for the moment

"And if they feel they're never going to be able to get out of a situation, they think they might as well live for the moment."

From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2025

So she now wants to live for the moment and to try to put it out of her mind.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2024

In a statement, Pastrana said the stunts were “an opportunity to pay tribute to the man who inspired a generation to live for the moment and not be afraid to take chances.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2018

When I decline to do this, I get made fun of because I am not doing what “young people” do – I should be more spontaneous and live for the moment.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 17, 2015

Those who live for the moment prefer discontinuity.

From Civilization and Beyond Learning from History by Scott Nearing

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