set for life
idiom
: having everything one needs for the rest of his or her life
If we win the lottery, we'll be set for life.
Examples of set for life in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Start an OnlyFans, enter the transfer portal – someone will pay you big bucks for it and you’re set for life, right?
—
Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Set for life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20for%20life. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
