gather rosebuds

== English == === Etymology === From the first line of "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" (inspired by Wisdom 2:8) by Robert Herrick (1591-1674): Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old time is still a-flying; And this same flower that smiles today Tomorrow will be dying. === Pronunciation === === Verb === gather rosebuds (third-person singular simple present gathers rosebuds, present participle gathering rosebuds, simple past and past participle gathered rosebuds) (idiomatic) To enjoy life's immediate pleasures; to behave in a relaxed, carefree manner. 1890, Louis Napoleon Parker, St. George and the Dragon, Act 1, p. 2 (Google books): Pottleby: I like to see young people enjoying their youth—gathering rosebuds. ==== Synonyms ==== carpe diem seize the day take the cash and let the credit go ==== See also ====