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Days of Our Lives
/deɪz əv aʊər laɪvz/
Definition
1
A long-running, iconic American daytime soap opera known for its high drama, convoluted plot twists, and quintessential tropes of the genre.
2
A colloquial phrase used to mockingly describe one's own mundane or overly dramatic daily struggles, as if the speaker is living in a scripted TV melodrama.
Examples
My morning commute is turning into a real Days of Our Lives, featuring unexpected detours and an espresso machine that demands a blood sacrifice.
I tried to explain my weekend plans to my cat, but the level of intrigue in our household rivaled a decade of Days of Our Lives.
Watching my coworkers argue over the last donut in the breakroom felt like an episode of Days of Our Lives, complete with slow-motion stares and betrayal.