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Moaned this person twice knocked back life advice (5,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

carpe diem

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(Other definitions for carpe diem that I've seen before include "Gather ye rosebuds" , "make the most of today" , "Seize occasion" , "Make the most of the time you have" , "'Seize the day'" .)

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