land of the living
The mortal world, as opposed to the afterlifeThe mortal world, as opposed to the afterlife.
Meaning
2 sensesThe mortal world, as opposed to the afterlife.
(humorous)Awakeness, especially after a long and deep sleep.
Origin
Calque of Biblical Hebrew חַיִּים בְּאֶרֶץ from Psalm 27:13. Similar phrases are also founCalque of Biblical Hebrew חַיִּים בְּאֶרֶץ from Psalm 27:13. Similar phrases are also found in other religions and mythologies, such as the Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh.
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