English idiom

live and let live

Register · Neutral CEFR B1

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Figurative meaning

to accept other people's choices without trying to control them

Word picture

A person is pictured living their own life while allowing everyone else the same freedom.

Example

“They disagree about nearly everything, but they follow a live-and-let-live approach.”

Dictionary details

Component words

live let

Tags

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

live in sin

to cohabit romantically without having married

live it up

to celebrate or indulge freely, usually by spending more than usual

live a lie

to hide your true identity, beliefs, or feelings by living dishonestly

with open arms

with an enthusiastic and affectionate welcome

give someone the eye

to signal romantic or sexual attraction through deliberate glances

play the field

to date several people without committing to one partner

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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