gather rosebuds

Etymology
From the first line of "" (inspired by Wisdom 2:8) by (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.

Verb

 * 1)  To enjoy life's immediate pleasures; to behave in a relaxed, carefree manner.
 * 2) * 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.