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Live and Let Live

Live and Let Live is an idiom in which expresses the idea that all should be able to live their lives in the manner they want to, regardless of what other may think of them.
Example 1: I don't care what they do! Live and let live, I always say. Your parents are strict. Mine just live and let live.

Example 2: They seem as a society to have a very live and let live attitude towards issues like gay rights.
by Obioma March 6, 2009
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live by the sword, die by the sword

It means those who spend all their time seeking violence and trying to kill others are destined to find the violence they seek and die instead. It is meant as a warning to not seek fights, but to try to find peaceful resolutions to problems if at all possible (a sentiment that is too often forgotten and sorely needed in this world).
You hear about Blake? He thought he was all that and went to front with the guys in the barro. Even with his piece, he ended up fufilling the old saying, live by the sword, die by the sword.
by Raven Knight January 9, 2005
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live cougar

A cougar that is drunk and horny ready to pounce on a young man at bar at a moments notice, usually with disregaurd to the people around her or him, basicaly sleazing herself on a young man.
Dude I was at the club with my college teacher last weekend and she became a live cougar because all of sudden after a few yager shots she was all over my nuts!
by Jose J April 25, 2008
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live as eva

An alternate state of mind usually brought out by the substance of alcohol. Also can be used to describe an awesome time
party guy 1: hey bro how was that party the other night?
party guy 2: ahhhhh hailllllll we was gettin live as eva cuhhhhh
by rand1zz March 16, 2011
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Live long and prosper

Originally a jewish saying which was commandeered by the famous television series "Star Trek" when jewish actor Leonard Nimoy used it as the Vulcan salute. It's now used as way for us nerds and sci-fi lovers to say goodbye in a different, more permanent way.
Friend moving away to another country - "i'm gonna miss you, man". Nerd - "Live long and prosper"
by Thanos214 January 12, 2021
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live in a glass house

If you live in a glass house, then, it means your are in a vulnerable position that may be easily attacked or rebuked by your opponents
The congressman may live in a glass house when it comes to the ethics issue
by vanderpol August 1, 2010
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