one should live so long

one should live so long

English

Phrase

one should live so long

1. (informal, sarcastic) Synonym of one should be so lucky (“it is highly doubtful”)
   • 1994, W. R. Thompson, Star Trek: The Next Generation: Debtor's Planet

     "I invest here. But when this planet is fully industrialized, I'll get a quarter of their industrial production. Power generators, warp units, computer systems—everything, fur-head, for the rest of my life."
     "You should live so long," Offenhouse said quietly, and sipped his drink.

   • 2013, Ellen Levine, In Trouble (page 139)

     I went over and kissed her. "Grandma, when I move out will you come live with me?"
     "I should live so long."
     That is so my grandma.