"you're a long time dead" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} you're a long time dead
  1. A reminder that we are all mortal, as a justification for enjoying life while one can. Categories (topical): Death
    Sense id: en-you're_a_long_time_dead-en-phrase-HcdBLeCI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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