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shelf life

shelf life

Date: Oct 10 2019

Themes: Celebrity, Pop Culture, Time

Quote

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“An acting career usually has a shelf life of about ten years before people get sick of seeing you.”

Actor George Clooney, on how long people usually work as actors (BrainyQuote)

Definition

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how long something lasts or remains popular

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

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Think about what’s inside your refrigerator. Is it fresh? Some foods are OK to eat for a long time, but others need to be eaten quickly. Milk, for example, has a shelf life of about a week. Eggs can probably last a little longer. A jar of mustard, on the other hand, has a shelf life of about a year.

It’s sometimes said that a situation has a shelf life. Let’s say your friend Enrique knows a couple that is always fighting. Enrique might say that his friends’ relationship has a short shelf life because they are going to break up soon. Or your pal Sylvia might be sad because her new computer is already broken. Sylvia might say that a computer shouldn’t have such a short shelf life.

George Clooney thinks that actors have a shelf life of about ten years. Once an actor has been in TV or movies for more than ten years, he believes that people become tired of seeing him or her. This isn’t quite true of Clooney himself, however. He’s been acting for a long time, most famously since the TV show “ER” in 1994. That’s a shelf life of 21 years, and he’s not finished yet!

What else has a short shelf life?

Examples

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“That song was very popular at first, but it had a short shelf life.”

“The shelf life of a loaf of bread is about a week.”

“Today’s smartphones have a one to two year shelf life.”

Winners

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a2020 The period of time one thing can be used.
by a2020
shelf life is period of time in which something can be use
by RedLipsGirl
ScienceBoy the time till something expires
by ScienceBoy

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S&W

S&W

China

Love cannot be measured.God knows that you give as much love as you can give.

04:22 PM Mar 06 2015 |

S&W

S&W

China

@Hazelgirl ,you got my point .I have been said in this world all the way.I know it is impossible.If there has a possibility or maybe god gave you (only you)eternal life.What will u do?I am agree with u that there has a world after we dead.I am fond of vampire movies.

04:13 PM Mar 06 2015 |

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Hazelgirl

Hazelgirl

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Mahtab, that someone who I have and who loves me is my dear god…I’m not sure if I could love him as he does :)

04:00 PM Mar 06 2015 |

Hazelgirl

Hazelgirl

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

S&W, you meant an eternal life in this world?! is it possible? i dont think so :D I talked about my future in another world, exactly after the death. it seems you are enthusiast of science-fiction movies ;)

03:57 PM Mar 06 2015 |

S&W

S&W

China

@shoba haha yes,it’s just a imagination like a movie showed under a speical condition.actually nothing to be afraid,there must be a way out somewhere.


03:42 PM Mar 06 2015 |

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Shoba

Shoba

Sri Lanka



Oh, I see, S&W. So, you’re afraid of getting locked up in a hospital? Now I’m scared more than ever! 


You have a very good imagination, S&W. 



02:06 PM Mar 06 2015 |

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Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Yes S&W!


Oh werewolf is interesting too!


What about witches or wizards! :))


I’d liked what Hazelgirl said about eternity!


It’s really true if you love someone (not onle someone loves you!! ) , you want to be alive forever to be with him more and more! :)

10:45 AM Mar 06 2015 |

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S&W

S&W

China

@Mahtab you forgot werewolf.What can we do to have a friend who is fascinated by super power .Is it right scienceboy?


@Shoba There was another reason made me sacred is if other people know i have eternal life,they would lock me in hospital for experiment.I won’t enjoy this wonderful world until they found medicine which bring eternal life for everyone.


10:13 AM Mar 06 2015 |

Hazelgirl

Hazelgirl

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

you are welcome dear Shoba :) I’m happy to hear that its worth thinking deeply ;)


08:23 AM Mar 06 2015 |

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Shoba

Shoba

Sri Lanka



Dear Hazelgirl,


Thank you very much for this profound message. You have given me something to chew on today. 



08:06 AM Mar 06 2015 |

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Hazelgirl

Hazelgirl

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Dear Shoba,


Opposit of you, thinking of eternity makes my life meaningful in this world. As far as I have someone to love me, I’ll be safe forever. No fear and no doubt, only a true belief  can make it awesome :)

07:52 AM Mar 06 2015 |

Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Sience boy!


Eternal as a vampire or a human?! :-))

05:33 AM Mar 06 2015 |

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Shoba

Shoba

Sri Lanka



Dear ScienceBoy,


I haven’t worried about it much until S&W told me about it yesterday. I think it’s the fear of unknown and going on and on forever without an end that scares me. 


How about you, ScienceBoy? Don’t you ever get scared when you think of eternity? I’m looking forward to read your point of view on this matter.



05:29 AM Mar 06 2015 |

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ScienceBoy

ScienceBoy

Turkey

Dear S&W and Shoba,


Why are you afraid of eternity?


04:52 AM Mar 06 2015 |

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macielmarcel

Brazil

Definitely when one is on vacation they might feel like it has a short shelf life. As a matter of fact things which are good and stimulating don’t seem to last for very long a time!


Yet, our EBaby’s memberships have been having a very long-lasting shelf lives, haven’t they!


Cheers!

10:54 PM Mar 05 2015 |

iftikhar659668

Pakistan

when you are engaged with an activity and you feel blissful, but when it comes to end you feel it is short shelf life you need more time.


realtionship with my girlfriend is very short shelf life about a week ;)

08:17 PM Mar 05 2015 |

Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Most love stories have a short shelf life with a sad ending like the story of ” Sweet november” ! :-\

04:19 PM Mar 05 2015 |

Shoba

Shoba

Sri Lanka



Hi S&W,


Thanks for your sweet words. Your comments also give me a warm feeling and big smile.


Yes, being eternal is terrifying. I too prefer having a shelf life. 


See you around, my dear friend. 



04:00 PM Mar 05 2015 |

Shoba

Shoba

Sri Lanka


Dear Hazelgirl,


I am in complete agreement with you. Blessful and blissful reminds me of fairy tales endings. 


Take care!



03:41 PM Mar 05 2015 |

S&W

S&W

China

@shoba Your comment always bring me warm and happy.Hope true love happens to everyone here and stay blissful.


Is it a bad thing to have shelf life? I would be afraid to have eternal life,i mean if i was the only one have eternal life.It like endless road where i can’t see the terminal so i am scared.

01:29 PM Mar 05 2015 |

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