Like (one's) life depends on it In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "like (one's) life depends on it", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-06-24 07:06

Meaning of Like (one's) life depends on it

Like (one's) life depends on it phrase

The phrase can be rewritten as "as if one's life depends on it".

If a person does something "like his/her life depends on it", he/she makes a frantic effort to do something because it is crucially important, they can risk their life doing something.

He entirely focused on the chess game like his life depended on it. He even forgot to have dinner.

In my opinion, everyone should pursue their passion at least one time like their life depends on it. Just don't hesitate, we only live once.

Grammar and Usage of Like (one's) life depends on it

Verb Forms

  • like (one's) life depended on it
  • like (one's) life is depending on it

The verb "depend" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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