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Life is so short vs Life is short

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning that life is brief or doesn't last long. The choice between 'life is so short' and 'life is short' depends on the speaker's preference for adding emphasis with 'so.'

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Life is so short

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize the brevity of life.

This phrase is used to express the idea that life is very brief or doesn't last long. The addition of 'so' adds emphasis to the shortness of life.

Examples:

Life is so short, so make the most of every moment.
I can't believe how quickly time passes, life is so short.
Life is so short that we should cherish every moment we have.
Life is so short, don't waste it on things that don't matter.
Life is so short, so live it to the fullest.

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Life is so short, And you are wasting so much precious time.
Look, life is so short!
Life is so short, there are certain moments already written in destiny.
I go home and think of you till the morning life is so short that you can already see the end
I'll wait for you all night life is so short that you can already see the end

Alternatives:

Life is short
Life is brief
Life is fleeting
Life is transitory
Life is ephemeral

Life is short

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey the idea that life doesn't last long.

This phrase is a simple way to express the brevity of life. It is a common expression used to reflect on the short duration of human existence.

Examples:

Life is short, so make the most of it.
Life is short, enjoy every moment.
Life is short, don't hold grudges.
Life is short, be kind to others.
Life is short, follow your dreams.

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Life is short, Ndugu... and I can't afford to waste another minute.
Life is short and ends when you least expect it.
Life is short, and it sucks a lot of the time.
Yes, but if his death has taught us anything, it's that life is short.
You think that life is short.
Life is short, and then it ends.
I tell them, Life is short.
Life is short and it's tough.
Life is short and passes away in a blink
Life is short, and I've already wasted so much of mine.
"Life is short" is more than a theory to me.
Life is short, death is sure.
Life is short, you know?
Life is short and there is so much to do.
Life is short, life is dull, life is full of pain, and this is a chance for something special.
Hence the phrase, "Life is short, so make the most of it."
I'm not saying what to eat Life is short and life is sweet
Life is short When you're done, you're done
Life is short and what's my life without Charlie?
Anyway, your voice was saying, "Life is short." "You need to make every moment count."

Alternatives:

Life is so short
Life is brief
Life is fleeting
Life is transitory
Life is ephemeral

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