like a man possessed
With intense energy or frenzy
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
like cheese at fourpence
something or someone very scarce or rare
like father like son
Alternative form of like father, like son.
like it or lump it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
like mother, like daughter
A daughter's behavior or characteristics are similar to her mother's
like no other
Uniquely excellent or exceptional
like one's life depended on it
With great enthusiasm or intensity
like someone owns the place
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
like talking to a wall
Speaking to someone who is unresponsive or unwilling to listen.
like that
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
like the sound of one's own voice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
like there is no tomorrow
To do something with great enthusiasm or urgency
like water off a duck's back
Having no effect or making no impression
like white on rice
Closely and constantly
line in the sand
A clear limit or boundary that should not be crossed
line of attack
A strategy or approach used to criticize or oppose someone
line of country
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
line of fire
A situation of intense criticism or attack
line of questioning
A series of questions asked to gather information or investigate something
line one's pockets
To take money dishonestly for personal gain
line up one's ducks
To organize and prepare things in advance
linger on
to stay or remember something for a long time
lion's den
A place or situation of great danger or hostility
lion's share
the largest part of something
lip service
Expressing support or agreement without taking action
liquid courage
Bravery or confidence gained from drinking alcohol
listen up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Little and Large
A comedic duo with a large and small person
little emperor
An overly indulged child
little girl
a young female child
little hand
a helper or assistant
little head
intuitive or instinctive thinking
little mad
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
little old
used to convey affection or contempt
little pitcher
a child who is present and listening
little pitchers have big ears
Children often overhear and understand more than adults think.
little shit
a person, usually a child, who is annoying or disobedient
little strokes fell great oaks
Small, repeated efforts can achieve significant results.
little things please little minds
Trivial matters satisfy people with limited interests or intelligence
live a lie
to pretend something untrue about oneself
live and die by
To totally believe in or follow something
live and learn
Gain experience and knowledge from mistakes
live and let live
Respect others' choices and opinions, even if different from yours
live beyond one's means
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
live down
to overcome or recover from shame or embarrassment
live each day as if it were your last and one day you will surely be right
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
live for today, for tomorrow never comes
Enjoy the present moment, don't worry about the future
live in sin
To cohabitate with someone in a romantic relationship without being married
live in the past
Focus on past events or memories rather than the present
live in the shadow of
To be constantly affected or intimidated by something or someone
live it up
Enjoy life to the fullest
live large
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
live off
to survive on something as a source of income
live on
to continue existing or surviving
live on the edge
To engage in risky or exciting behavior
live one
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
live over the brush
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
live paycheck to paycheck
Have barely enough money to cover expenses until the next paycheck
live rent-free in someone's head
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
live rent-free in someone's mind
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.