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live and let live

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌlɪv ən lɛt ˈlɪv/ · UK /ˌlɪv ən let ˈlɪv/

live and let live means: You enjoy your own life and allow others to live as they choose.

verb

TOLERATE OTHERSB2

You enjoy your own life and allow others to live as they choose.

  • I prefer to live and let live.
  • Our neighbours live and let live despite their different beliefs.
  • Why can’t we all live and let live?

Similar words: be tolerant

Common phrases: live and let live, just live and let live

Questions about live and let live

What does live and let live mean?

You enjoy your own life and allow others to live as they choose.

What is live and let live in other languages?

Türkçe: hoşgörülü olmak · Español: vivir y dejar vivir · Français: vivre et laisser vivre · Deutsch: leben und leben lassen · Italiano: vivere e lasciar vivere · 日本語: 互いの生き方を尊重する

How do you pronounce live and let live?

In American English /ˌlɪv ən lɛt ˈlɪv/; in British English /ˌlɪv ən let ˈlɪv/.

How do you use live and let live in a sentence?

I prefer to live and let live. Our neighbours live and let live despite their different beliefs.

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