Definition of LIVE A LITTLE (original) (raw)
: to spend time doing enjoyable things
Now that he's retired he just wants to live a little.
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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 For descendants who live a little farther north, there’s the Palm Beach County chapter, known as the Isaac Allerton Colony, with about 90 members, said Debbie Carbia, cohistorian of the Florida Society of Mayflower Descendants. —Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024 Sal is urging Katie, a classic, stereotypical nerd, to live a little. —Kelsey Bradshaw, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Feb. 2024 An equally reliable drink is the old fashioned, which Jupiter describes as having comforting flavors and a rich history. 07 Leo Leos never need to be told to lighten up and live a little, so a rum-heavy cocktail like a hurricane is a winner. —Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 5 Aug. 2024 [See all Example Sentences for _live a little_ 
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“Live a little.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20a%20little. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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Last Updated: 6 Feb 2025 - Updated example sentences
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