give/sacrifice one's life

idiom

: to do something that results in one's death
She gave/sacrificed her life for her country.

Dictionary Entries Near give/sacrifice one's life

giver

give/sacrifice one's life

give (someone) a break

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“Give/sacrifice one's life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%2Fsacrifice%20one%27s%20life. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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