live large
To have a lavish or overly extravagant lifestyle.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They live large and spend money on everything.”
“After winning the lottery, he quit his job and started to live large in a penthouse downtown.”
“Despite the economic instability of the region, the elite continued to live large, hosting opulent galas that stood in stark contrast to the struggles of the working class.”
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by and large
Mostly; generally; all things considered.
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die the way one lived
To die because of or after doing something characteristic of oneself, especially something that one enjoyed doing.
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have it large
To engage intensely in pleasure-seeking activities.
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large and in charge
Dominating or controlling a situation with confidence and aplomb.
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live a lie
To conceal something about oneself, without the knowledge of which others cannot know one's true character or perspective.
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live and die by
Be completely reliant upon.
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live and let live
To be tolerant; to enjoy the pleasures and opportunities which life offers and to allow others to do the same.
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live beyond one's means
Have a lifestyle where one's spending regularly exceeds one's income.
Last updated August 10, 2026