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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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 Her life may have changed drastically over the past year, but Laufey is learning to give herself space to live a little bit in order to stay creative and maintain musical momentum. —

Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for live a little

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