of one's life

Idioms  

1. Being the greatest, worst, or best occasion of a lifetime, as in She was having the time of her life at the party, or The threatened takeover of the company put the president in the fight of his life.

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of one's life

Memoir is challenging for many reasons, with the decision of how much intricate detail of one’s life and work to include at the top of that list.

From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026

His work has popularized the term healthspan—the years of one’s life when physical and mental abilities are still sharp, before disability or disease settles in—and the goal to maximize this period.

From Slate ● Feb. 26, 2026

There are metaphors if you go looking for them, specifically on having to live much of one’s life in the closet, but “Pirates Wanted” places a heavy emphasis on silliness too.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2025

The Collins team have defined it as "a period of one's life or career that is of a distinctive character".

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2024

While under formal control, virtually every aspect of one’s life is regulated and monitored by the system, and any form of resistance or disobedience is subject to swift sanction.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander