Live on the edge Meaning in English

expression

US

LIV on thee EDGE

UK

liv on thee EDGE

Definition

To take risks and seek excitement by doing dangerous, adventurous, or unconventional things in life.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, idiomatic expression describing a thrill-seeking lifestyle. Often used positively to praise adventurousness, but can suggest recklessness. Commonly heard as "He loves to live on the edge" or "She's always living on the edge." Not used for small everyday risks.

• Spanish: vivir al límite - arriesgarse
• Portuguese (BR): viver no limite - correr riscos
• Portuguese (PT): viver no limite - correr riscos
• Chinese (Simplified): 活在边缘 - 过着冒险的生活
• Chinese (Traditional): 活在邊緣 - 過著冒險的生活
• Hindi: जोखिम उठाकर जीना - सीमारेखा पर जीना
• Arabic: يعيش على الحافة - يغامر في حياته
• Bengali: ঝুঁকি নিয়ে জীবনযাপন করা - চরমভাবে জীবন যাপন করা
• Russian: жить на грани - жить на острие
• Japanese: 危険を冒して生きる - スリルを求めて生きる
• Vietnamese: sống liều lĩnh - sống mạo hiểm
• Korean: 모험적으로 살다 - 아슬아슬하게 살다
• Turkish: uçlarda yaşamak - tehlikeli yaşamak
• Urdu: خطرات میں زندگی گزارنا - جرات مندانہ زندگی
• Indonesian: hidup di ujung tanduk - hidup nekat

Example Sentences

Some people like to live on the edge and try extreme sports.

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He chooses to live on the edge by traveling to dangerous places.

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If you live on the edge, life can be very exciting.

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Sarah really knows how to live on the edge—she quit her job and moved to a new country with no plan.

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I don't live on the edge; I prefer a safe and simple life.

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After her illness, Maria decided to live on the edge and make every day count.

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