meantolearn  +  740218 Wed, 20 May 09 10:59 PM Is 'born to die' an idiom? What does it mean? Thanks meantolearn Joined on Thu, Feb 24 2005 Regular Member 808 I think; therefore I am. Idioms

	Clive  +  740285 Wed, 20 May 09 11:42 PM Hi, I wouldn't call it an idiom.   I suppose it depends on the context, but it probably refers to the fact that every creature that is born must die.   (except you and me, of course) Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,656 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo Idioms, Context

	Avangi  suggested by cwtch  +  740685 Thu, 21 May 09 05:08 AM You often find catchy slogans like this on tattoos and T-shirts.  Sometimes they're personal, and sometimes they enjoy brief popularity.  They may be humorous, or ironic, or intended to announce your attitude toward life. (meantolearn) "Born to die" might express a cavalier approach to life.  "Why be cautious?  Go for it!"  "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may."  "Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die."   -   etc. Avangi Joined on Mon, Nov 19 2007 Veteran Member 8,197 ". . . le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile." - Henri de Regnier