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l'chaim

Hebrew

also: lechaim

to life, a toast before drinking

"To life," the toast said right before everyone drinks. It shows up at weddings, bar mitzvahs, a Friday night table, or just someone pouring whiskey on a Tuesday and deciding the moment deserves a word. The toast makes the point plainly: drinking is a small celebration of being alive, not just an excuse.