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high life

idiom
Meaning

An extravagant lifestyle.


Examples
SIMPLE

They enjoy the high life in the city.

CONTEXTUAL

After winning the lottery, he quit his job to travel the world and live the high life.

COMPLEX

Despite his humble beginnings, he spent his later years surrounded by luxury, fully embracing the high life among the social elite.

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  1. 01

    beg for one's life

    To plead or make a desperate attempt to continue with what one has been doing.

  2. 02

    bread of life

    Anything which is regarded as a source or inspiration of spiritual nourishment.

  3. 03

    bring back to life

    To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.

  4. 04

    cat and dog life

    An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.

  5. 05

    change of life

    Menopause.

  6. 06

    charmed life

    A life in which one is always lucky and safe from danger.

  7. 07

    claim someone's life

    To lead to someone's death.

  8. 08

    come hell or high water

    Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.

Last updated April 17, 2026