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Now that's what I call living

Meaning

Use this when you are enjoying a moment of pure comfort, relaxation, or indulgence. It is usually said while sitting in a comfortable chair, eating good food, or relaxing on vacation.

Content, appreciative

Used in a sentence

  • Sitting on the porch with a cold lemonade while the sun sets, now that is what I call living.
  • Finally having the house to myself for an entire weekend, now that is what I call living.
  • After a long hike, sitting by the campfire with a warm cup of coffee is what I call living.

The backstory

This phrase captures the essence of the American pursuit of leisure. It is meant to highlight a rare moment where all the stresses of daily life have temporarily vanished.

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