fail at life
To do anything disappointing; to fail significantly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I really fail at life when I forget my own keys.”
“After burning the dinner and missing my bus, I felt like I was failing at life today.”
“Despite his professional achievements, he often felt he was failing at life because he struggled to maintain meaningful personal relationships.”
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beg for one's life
To plead or make a desperate attempt to continue with what one has been doing.
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bread of life
Anything which is regarded as a source or inspiration of spiritual nourishment.
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bring back to life
To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.
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cat and dog life
An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.
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change of life
Menopause.
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charmed life
A life in which one is always lucky and safe from danger.
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claim someone's life
To lead to someone's death.
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come to life
To become alive, to be given life; to be brought into existence.
Last updated August 10, 2026