live a little
idiom
: to spend time doing enjoyable things
Now that he's retired he just wants to live a little.
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And live a little—throw a holiday gift in there from your wishlist, too.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025
The announced $625 million won’t go to new coal plants, but is rather a cash boost to help existing plants live a little longer.
—Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
Larger ships break passengers up into groups for daily adventures, which allows the ship to live a little smaller.
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Sometimes those characters can live a little too long inside an actor, with Brody noting that stepping out of a role can be tricky for him on-stage or on-screen.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025
The announced $625 million won’t go to new coal plants, but is rather a cash boost to help existing plants live a little longer.
—Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
Larger ships break passengers up into groups for daily adventures, which allows the ship to live a little smaller.
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Sometimes those characters can live a little too long inside an actor, with Brody noting that stepping out of a role can be tricky for him on-stage or on-screen.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Live a little.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20a%20little. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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