单词 | the best things in life are free |
释义 | > as lemmasthe best things in life are free P9. Originally U.S. Proverb. the best things in life are free and variants: the most pleasurable and valuable experiences are those one does not have to pay for. ΚΠ 1881 L. Palmer Jeannette's Cistern 13 All the really best things in life are free to all, like the air and sunshine. 1897 Kansas City (Missouri) Star 14 Aug. 3/6 All of the best things in life are free, the pure air, the glorious sunshine. 1906 Canad. Mag. 27 265 Lest men who delve for gold forget The best in life is free as air. 1927 B. G. de Sylva et al. Best things in Life are Free (song) in Good News! The best things in life are free. The stars belong to ev'ryone, they gleam there for you and me. 1955 W. Gaddis Recognitions ii. ii. 376 Someone once told them the best things in life are free, and so they've got in the habit of not paying. 2009 Independent 22 Jan. 30/4 For children at least, the best things in life—love, talk, song, stories, play and firm parental guidance—are still free. < as lemmas |
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