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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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 Be sure to order the combo plate, which comes with two waffles in each flavor, or live a little and get a plate of each flavor. —

The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2023 This book is for every person who has been told to let go and live a little. —

Kassie King, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for live a little

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