to the life

Idioms

Resembling exactly, as in She's her sister to the life, or The play's so realistic; the murder is acted out to the life. This idiom uses life in the sense of “a lifelike semblance.” [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

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He described the agreement as "some measure of justice, to offer respect and dignity to the life that was taken".

From BBC

Without Elisha’s encouragement, it was hard to stay dedicated to the life of a rural schoolgirl.

From Literature

Broadus had detailed her infant’s health issues in December, describing her daughter in a poem as a “miracle wrapped in tubes and tape” with “lungs trying to catch up to the life inside her.”

From Los Angeles Times

He said the former MP's loss of his seat had been a "detriment to the life and times of Dewsbury".

From BBC

Each curated piece is more than just decor; it is a physical milestone that captures their journey from that first shared discovery to the life they have built together.”

From Los Angeles Times

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