seize the day
idiom
: to do the things one wants to do when there is the chance instead of waiting for a later time
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But despite the subject matter, what emerges is a life-affirming call from Kiarostami to seize the day.
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Tiara Ataii, Vulture, 24 June 2025
While there is a possibility of a favorable review, a promotion, a new job offer or an award, seize the day to launch a project, court the admiration of an authority figure or apply for a better job.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
The other one is ‘carpe diem,’ which is to seize the day.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The plan of attack now is to seize the day and take action, though, rather than sitting back and just hoping everything falls in your lap.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Tiara Ataii, Vulture, 24 June 2025
While there is a possibility of a favorable review, a promotion, a new job offer or an award, seize the day to launch a project, court the admiration of an authority figure or apply for a better job.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
The other one is ‘carpe diem,’ which is to seize the day.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The plan of attack now is to seize the day and take action, though, rather than sitting back and just hoping everything falls in your lap.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seize the day
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“Seize the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seize%20the%20day. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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