you can't live with them, you can't live without them
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Alternative form of can't live with them, can't live without them.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “you can't live with them, you can't live without them” mean?
Alternative form of can't live with them, can't live without them.
Is “you can't live with them, you can't live without them” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.