Lose sight of (something)
To forget something, to fail to see something."Don't lose sight of the reason that you are planning to take the class."
Lose out to (someone or something)
To fail to win, to miss first place in a contest.Our team lost out to the other team in the soccer tournament.
Lose out on (something)
To fail to get or take part in something.I lost out on a chance to go to Mexico City because I was too busy with other things.
Live on borrowed time
To continue to live or operate longer than circumstances would suggest.My old car has been living on borrowed time for a long time now.
Live off the fat of the land
To grow and eat one's own food.The early pioneers went to the mountain valley and were able to live off the fat of the land.
Live it up
To spend money freely, to have a good time.The man likes to live it up every weekend when he gets paid.
Live in an ivory tower
To be unaware of the realities of everyday life.The university professor lives in an ivory tower and does not seem to understand what is going... Read more →
Live in
To live at the place where one works.The young woman got a job where she could live in with a family with three children.
Live high on/off the hog
To live very luxuriously or comfortably.My friend has been living high on the hog since he won the money in the lottery.
Live happily ever after
To live in happiness after a specific event.It was a very beautiful movie and in the end everybody lived happily ever after.