| 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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