living proof
A real-life person or thing which demonstrates the validity of a hypothesis.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She is living proof that hard work pays off.”
“He failed many times before succeeding, and he is living proof that you should never give up.”
“The successful entrepreneur stands as living proof that a humble background does not prevent one from achieving significant influence in the global market.”
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110 proof
Stronger than strong.
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don't call me sir, I work for a living
Used by senior enlisted military personnel to indicate that they are not commissioned officers.
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knock the living daylights out of
To beat or strike someone.
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living death
A condition of suffering, solitude, or impairment so extreme as to deprive one's existence of all happiness and meaning.
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living end
The most extreme form of something or the final and most impactful development in a series of events — whether favorable or unfavorable
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scare the living daylights out of
To scare something or someone to a large degree.
Last updated August 10, 2026