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Live Phrase Means Lives Eslpod Overbearing Father Podcast

Id ESLPod_0611_WE_0897
Episode Id ESLPod 611
Episode Title Having an Overbearing Father
Phrase to live by
Text In this podcast, the phrase "to live by" means to comply with, or to follow certain rules or ideas: "Everyone in our church lives by a strict code of behavior." The phrase "to live through (someone)" means to take too much interest in another person's life, taking pride in his or her accomplishments and activities: "Shawn lives through his son, always pushing him to become a doctor, learn to ski, and date more women." The phrase "to live for (something)" means to enjoy something very much: "He lives for fine food and good wine." Finally, the phrase "to live a lie" means to act in a way that isn't consistent with one's true beliefs or opinions: "Rick pretended to be heterosexual for years before he finally decided that he didn't want to continue living a lie."
Topics Relationships + Family

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