How to Pronounce "live and die by"
expression
LIV and DIE by
liv and DIE by
Definition
To completely depend on a rule, principle, or way of doing things. If you "live and die by" something, it strongly controls your actions or decisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdaɪ/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
lɪv/ /ˈænd/ /dˈaɪ/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIV and DIE by
UK
liv and DIE by
Listen in Context
Some people live and die by the rules.
She lives and dies by her family traditions.
My boss lives and dies by deadlines.
He really lives and dies by his moral code—it guides everything he does.