Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
for-dear-life
Phrase
/fɔːr dɪr laɪf/
Definition
A phrase that means to hold on tightly or to struggle fiercely to prevent something from happening, often used in a figurative sense.
Examples
- She was holding onto the edge of the cliff for dear life.
- The swimmers fought for dear life against the powerful current.
- He clung to his dreams for dear life, despite the challenges.
Meaning
To fight to survive or to cling to something with great effort, usually in a difficult or dangerous situation.
Synonyms
- Desperately
- With all one’s might
- For all one is worth
