one should live so long

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one should live so long

  1. (informal, sarcastic) Synonym of one should be so lucky (it is highly doubtful)
    • 1994, W. R. Thompson, Star Trek: The Next Generation: Debtor's Planet:
      "I invest here. But when this planet is fully industrialized, I'll get a quarter of their industrial production. Power generators, warp units, computer systems—everything, fur-head, for the rest of my life."
      "You should live so long," Offenhouse said quietly, and sipped his drink.
    • 2013, Ellen Levine, In Trouble, page 139:
      I went over and kissed her. "Grandma, when I move out will you come live with me?"
      "I should live so long."
      That is so my grandma.