you're a long time dead

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you're a long time dead

1. A reminder that we are all mortal, as a justification for enjoying life while one can.
   • 1968, Sean O'Casey, The Sean O'Casey Reader, page 259:

     Be merry, man, for a minute, for you'll be a long time dead!

   • 2011, Sophie Boswell, The Power of Feng Shui, →ISBN, page 103:

     When opportunity knocks, take it. You're a long time dead you know!

   • 2015, Rebecca Whitney, The Liar's Chair, →ISBN:

     'You're a long time dead,' my mother used to shout at the neighbours when they complained about the noise, and for once I agree.