"may you live in interesting times" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Popularly attributed to Chinese, but this is apocryphal; the true origin is unclear. See May you live in interesting times § Origins on Wikipedia. Etymology templates: {{unk|en|unclear}} unclear Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} may you live in interesting times
  1. A sardonic curse disguised as well-wishing, where interesting times refers to trouble. Wikipedia link: en:May you live in interesting times
    Sense id: en-may_you_live_in_interesting_times-en-phrase-CPgrICmg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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