For your life Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫaɪf

FOR-yur-LYFE

UK

fˈɔː/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈaɪf

for-YAW-LYFE

Definition

Used to describe doing something with all your strength or effort because your life depends on it; often used with verbs like 'run' or 'fight.'

Usage & Nuances

'For your life' is mostly used in dramatic or urgent contexts, especially after verbs like 'run,' 'fight,' or 'swim.' It expresses desperation or maximum effort. It isn't used literally in everyday conversation unless exaggerating.

• Spanish: por tu vida - para salvar tu vida
• Portuguese (BR): pela sua vida - para salvar sua vida
• Portuguese (PT): pela tua vida - para salvares a tua vida
• Chinese (Simplified): 拼命地 - 为了你的生命
• Chinese (Traditional): 拼命地 - 為了你的生命
• Hindi: अपनी जान बचाने के लिए
• Arabic: بحياتك - لإنقاذ حياتك
• Bengali: জীবন বাঁচাতে - নিজের প্রাণ বাঁচানোর জন্য
• Russian: за свою жизнь - чтобы спастись
• Japanese: 命がけで - 命を守るために
• Vietnamese: cứu sống mình - để giữ mạng sống
• Korean: 목숨을 걸고 - 생명을 지키기 위해
• Turkish: canın pahasına - hayatta kalmak için
• Urdu: اپنی جان بچانے کے لیے
• Indonesian: demi nyawamu - untuk menyelamatkan diri

Example Sentences

She ran for your life when she saw the fire.

basic

If someone shouts 'Swim for your life!', you should swim as fast as you can.

basic

You must fight for your life in dangerous situations.

basic

He grabbed his stuff and drove away for your life when he heard the alarm.

natural

Everyone was screaming, 'Run for your life!' as the floodwaters rose.

natural

You’re not just running for fun, you’re running for your life in this game!

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