Live and breathe something
phrase
To be very passionate and deeply involved in a specific activity or interest.
James lives and breathes chess; he spends most of his free time studying the game.
Often appears as...
- live and breathe music
- sport
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To have something as an essential part of one's life.
Growing up in a farming family, I've lived and breathed agriculture all my life.
Often appears as...
- live and breathe football
- fashion
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be very passionate and deeply involved in a specific activity or interest.
James lives and breathes chess; he spends most of his free time studying the game.
Often appears as...
- live and breathe music
- sport
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To have something as an essential part of one's life.
Growing up in a farming family, I've lived and breathed agriculture all my life.
Often appears as...
- live and breathe football
- fashion
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
This phrase is not literal but emphasizes extensive involvement or dedication.
Maria lives and breathes theater; she's always performing or directing plays.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Use it to express strong emotional attachment and enthusiasm for an activity or subject.
When she talks about painting, you can tell she lives and breathes it.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Can be viewed negatively if it implies neglecting other aspects of life.
He lives and breathes his work, barely taking time for his family.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
This phrase is not literal but emphasizes extensive involvement or dedication.
Maria lives and breathes theater; she's always performing or directing plays.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Use it to express strong emotional attachment and enthusiasm for an activity or subject.
When she talks about painting, you can tell she lives and breathes it.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Can be viewed negatively if it implies neglecting other aspects of life.
He lives and breathes his work, barely taking time for his family.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
This phrase is not literal but emphasizes extensive involvement or dedication.
Maria lives and breathes theater; she's always performing or directing plays.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Use it to express strong emotional attachment and enthusiasm for an activity or subject.
When she talks about painting, you can tell she lives and breathes it.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Can be viewed negatively if it implies neglecting other aspects of life.
He lives and breathes his work, barely taking time for his family.
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