life of its own
An independent existence with some characteristics of life.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The rumor has taken on a life of its own.”
“The project started as a small hobby, but it soon took on a life of its own and became a full-time business.”
“What began as a simple disagreement between neighbors quickly took on a life of its own, eventually involving the entire town in a bitter legal dispute.”
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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