How to Pronounce "large as life"
expression
ˈɫɑɹdʒ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɫaɪf
LARJ-az-LYFE or LARJ-ez-LYFE
lˈɑːdʒ/ /ˈæs/ /lˈaɪf
LAHJ-az-LYFE
Definition
This expression describes seeing someone or something with your own eyes, especially when it is surprising or unexpected. It means the person is really present, not just imagined or talked about.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɑɹdʒ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
lˈɑːdʒ/ /ˈæs/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LARJ-az-LYFE or LARJ-ez-LYFE
UK
LAHJ-az-LYFE
Listen in Context
I turned around, and there she was, large as life.
He walked into the room, large as life.
To my surprise, the famous actor was there, large as life.
I thought I was dreaming, but he was standing there large as life and smiling at me.