This is lesson 11 from Idiom Part 4. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 4- Lesson 11- Idioms about Life
1. Way of life = A person’s or group’s typical behavior and habits.
Living close to nature is their way of life.
2. Quality of life = The general well-being of individuals and societies.
Clean air and good healthcare improve the quality of life.
3. All walks of life = People from different backgrounds or occupations.
Volunteers came from all walks of life to help.
4. The meaning of life = The purpose or significance of human existence.
He spent years searching for the meaning of life.
5. The kiss of life = Something that revives or saves a person or thing.
The new investment gave the failing company the kiss of life.
6. Loss of life = Death, especially in tragic or violent events.
The accident resulted in the loss of life.
7. The facts of life = Basic information about sex and reproduction.
It’s important to explain the facts of life to teenagers responsibly.
8. That’s life = An expression accepting that bad things happen.
We missed the train by a minute, that’s life.
9. Variety is the spice of life = Differences make life more interesting.
I love trying new foods; variety is the spice of life!
10. Get a life = A way to tell someone to do something more meaningful or interesting.
Stop complaining about TV shows and get a life!
11. Life must go on = One must continue living despite difficulties.
After the tragedy, she reminded herself that life must go on.
12. Life is a journey = Life is full of experiences and personal growth.
He believes life is a journey, not a destination.
13. Life is gambling = Life involves taking risks.
He left his job to start a business life is gambling, after all.
14. Put (his) life back together = To recover after a setback.
After rehab, he worked hard to put his life back together.
15. Blackest day of my life = A very sad or tragic day.
Losing my father was the blackest day of my life.
- Frightened the life out of me = Gave a huge scare.
That thunderclap frightened the life out of me.
17. A new lease of life = Renewed energy or purpose.
Retiring gave her a new lease of life.
18. A fate worse than death = A situation considered extremely bad.
For him, public speaking is a fate worse than death.
19. To save his life (often used as “can’t [verb] to save his/her life”) = Completely lacking skill in something.
He can’t dance to save his life.
20. A kiss of death/life = An action that causes failure or revival.
That bad review was the kiss of death for the play.
21. Make (someone) life a misery = To cause ongoing suffering or trouble.
My old boss made my life a misery for two years.
22. Can’t sing to save (her) life = Been extremely bad at singing.
I love her energy, but she can’t sing to save her life.
23. Larger than life (character) = Someone very impressive or exaggerated.
The actor was known for his larger-than-life personality.
24. The shock of (my) life = A huge surprise, usually unpleasant.
Seeing my ex at the wedding was the shock of my life.
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