Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

live-and-breathe-something

idiom
/lɪv ənd briːð ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To be completely devoted to something, so much so that it is a central part of one’s life.
Examples
  • She lives and breathes music, spending every waking moment practicing her guitar.
  • His love for football is evident; he truly lives and breathes the sport.
Meaning
When someone lives and breathes something, it means that they are extremely passionate about it and think about it all the time.
Synonyms
  • be passionate about
  • devote oneself to
  • eat, sleep, and breathe
  • immerse oneself in