enjoy life — have fun; make the most of your time
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
To do things you like and feel happy, making the most of your time and experiences.
Say it like a native
Textbook One should derive pleasure from one's existence.
Native You've got to enjoy life.
'Derive pleasure from one's existence' is ponderous; 'enjoy life' is natural.
Pattern: enjoy life
In use
- After finishing her exams, Maria wanted to relax and enjoy life for a while.daily life
- I believe it's important to enjoy life, especially when you are young, because these experiences help you grow as a person.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ Just enjoy the life!
✓ Just enjoy life!
'Enjoy life' in general — no 'the'.
Common collocations
enjoy life— to the full, really, and enjoy, make the most of
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'enjoy your life', which is more personal or specific.