Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
live-down
phrasal verb
/lɪv daʊn/
Definition
To endure or overcome something embarrassing or unfortunate.
Examples
- After that embarrassing incident, it took her a long time to live it down.
- He tried to live down his reputation from high school by becoming a successful professional.
Meaning
To continue with life and not let a past mistake or embarrassing moment affect one’s current actions or feelings.
Synonyms
- overcome
- overlook
- rise above
