live dangerously

To lead a lifestyle characterized by taking risks. Sometimes used humorously to refer to a very mildly risky action. Most of the guys I know who live dangerously eventually get tired of life in the fast lane and end up settling down. A: "Extra hot sauce?" B: "Yeah, I like to live dangerously."

live dangerously

Take numerous risks, be daring, as in Bill never knows if he'll have enough money to pay the next month's rent-he likes to live dangerously . This expression figured in the work of such 19th-century German writers as Nietzsche, who regarded it as an admirable course of action. Today it is often used with mildly humorous effect, as in the example. [c. 1900]

live dangerously, to

To take risks; to be daring. This advice, given by the German poet Goethe in Faust and by the philosopher Nietzsche in numerous writings, was much touted through the first half of the twentieth century. Today it is more often used either critically or jocularly.

See also: live

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

(I) would if I could
as you do
(one's) lord and master
garbage person
as far as the eye can see
as far as the eye can/could see
believe it or not
bion
how the mighty are fallen
how the mighty have fallen

References in periodicals archive

NAOMI Osaka continued to live dangerously at the French Open - but her hopes of a third successive grand slam title remain intact after a comeback win against Victoria Azarenka.

Osaka survives another scare; sport shorts TENNIS

By CARO ROLANDO"Go on, live dangerously."This was Terence Spencer's favourite phrase, and one that his daughter Cara would hear time and time again throughout her life.

'Living dangerously,' and leaving a wonderful legacy

It reflects the reassuring message that it's all right to take risks and live dangerously from time to time.

Heady pleasures from DNCE's irresistible musicality

River City BBC1 Annie and Alex decide to live dangerously and book into a hotel for a few hours.

ANNIE AND ALEX CHECK IN FOR PASSION

Or you could live dangerously and have a glass of wine while you watch Bridge of Spies.

Air update

Tonight it's comedian Romesh's turn to live dangerously, as they set out to prove that one single ordinary household vacuum cleaner has enough suction power to hold him suspended over a cage of hungry, snapping crocodiles.

WE LOVE ENTERTAINMENT

THIS week, Maddy learns the hard way that there's only so long you can live dangerously without considering the consequences, as Nate breaks it to her that she's pregnant.

HOME & AWAY; FIVE

"I like to live dangerously" - 53-year-old chart superstar Madonna (pictured) who performed a raunchy striptease on stage as she returned to the UK.

They say

"I have a ball from the moment I get up until the moment I go to bed, and I think I dream funny too" Actor Danny DeVito "I like to live dangerously" 53-year-old chart superstar Madonna, pictured, who performed a raunchy striptease on stage "In 1945, Stalin began to build a buffet zone in Eastern Europe" A university student's exam answer suggests Stalin used sausage rolls as a weapon "The fans deserve the truth: there's no health and safety issues involved here" The Health and Safety Executive's Kevin Myers on why the plug was pulled on Springsteen and McCartney "We're very close but she has a best friend and I have a best friend.

THEY SAID WHAT?

A four-piece band will also perform Bond tunes and Liverpool DJ Michelle Mangan will encourage guests to live dangerously on the dance floor.

BOND GETS A TOUCH OF GEEK CHIC; 08 Days A Week

A riveting story of a state figure who went to great lengths to keep his private and public lives separate, who openly stated that he chose "Live dangerously" as his life's motto, and of a family that existed in continual danger of assassination, My Father: Il Duce reveals the human and family side of a complex historical figure.

My Father: Il Duce

Sometimes I want to live dangerously and re capture my youth or try new things.

Theme

Africans on the continent often live dangerously closeted lives and those in relationships seldom identify as gay.

Out of Africa, out in America: with the help of a group called Uhuru-Wazobia, gay men and lesbians from Africa have built new lives in New York City after leaving their native countries

Nolan's voice is young and appropriate and captures the character's innocence and desire to live dangerously.

Stranger at the Palazzo D'Oro

The Shrews continued to live dangerously and paid the price when Clark Keltie beat Dunbavin with a superb 25 yarder with seven minutes left.

Football: SLACK SHREWS LOSE THE PLOT; SHREWSBURY 2 DARLINGTON 2

词组	live dangerously
释义	live dangerously live dangerously To lead a lifestyle characterized by taking risks. Sometimes used humorously to refer to a very mildly risky action. Most of the guys I know who live dangerously eventually get tired of life in the fast lane and end up settling down. A: "Extra hot sauce?" B: "Yeah, I like to live dangerously." See also: dangerously, live Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. live dangerously Take numerous risks, be daring, as in Bill never knows if he'll have enough money to pay the next month's rent-he likes to live dangerously . This expression figured in the work of such 19th-century German writers as Nietzsche, who regarded it as an admirable course of action. Today it is often used with mildly humorous effect, as in the example. [c. 1900] See also: dangerously, live The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. live dangerously, to To take risks; to be daring. This advice, given by the German poet Goethe in Faust and by the philosopher Nietzsche in numerous writings, was much touted through the first half of the twentieth century. Today it is more often used either critically or jocularly. See also: live The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: (I) would if I could as you do (one's) lord and master garbage person as far as the eye can see as far as the eye can/could see believe it or not bion how the mighty are fallen how the mighty have fallen References in periodicals archive NAOMI Osaka continued to live dangerously at the French Open - but her hopes of a third successive grand slam title remain intact after a comeback win against Victoria Azarenka. Osaka survives another scare; sport shorts TENNIS By CARO ROLANDO"Go on, live dangerously."This was Terence Spencer's favourite phrase, and one that his daughter Cara would hear time and time again throughout her life. 'Living dangerously,' and leaving a wonderful legacy It reflects the reassuring message that it's all right to take risks and live dangerously from time to time. Heady pleasures from DNCE's irresistible musicality River City BBC1 Annie and Alex decide to live dangerously and book into a hotel for a few hours. ANNIE AND ALEX CHECK IN FOR PASSION Or you could live dangerously and have a glass of wine while you watch Bridge of Spies. Air update Tonight it's comedian Romesh's turn to live dangerously, as they set out to prove that one single ordinary household vacuum cleaner has enough suction power to hold him suspended over a cage of hungry, snapping crocodiles. WE LOVE ENTERTAINMENT THIS week, Maddy learns the hard way that there's only so long you can live dangerously without considering the consequences, as Nate breaks it to her that she's pregnant. HOME & AWAY; FIVE "I like to live dangerously" - 53-year-old chart superstar Madonna (pictured) who performed a raunchy striptease on stage as she returned to the UK. They say "I have a ball from the moment I get up until the moment I go to bed, and I think I dream funny too" Actor Danny DeVito "I like to live dangerously" 53-year-old chart superstar Madonna, pictured, who performed a raunchy striptease on stage "In 1945, Stalin began to build a buffet zone in Eastern Europe" A university student's exam answer suggests Stalin used sausage rolls as a weapon "The fans deserve the truth: there's no health and safety issues involved here" The Health and Safety Executive's Kevin Myers on why the plug was pulled on Springsteen and McCartney "We're very close but she has a best friend and I have a best friend. THEY SAID WHAT? A four-piece band will also perform Bond tunes and Liverpool DJ Michelle Mangan will encourage guests to live dangerously on the dance floor. BOND GETS A TOUCH OF GEEK CHIC; 08 Days A Week A riveting story of a state figure who went to great lengths to keep his private and public lives separate, who openly stated that he chose "Live dangerously" as his life's motto, and of a family that existed in continual danger of assassination, My Father: Il Duce reveals the human and family side of a complex historical figure. My Father: Il Duce Sometimes I want to live dangerously and re capture my youth or try new things. Theme Africans on the continent often live dangerously closeted lives and those in relationships seldom identify as gay. Out of Africa, out in America: with the help of a group called Uhuru-Wazobia, gay men and lesbians from Africa have built new lives in New York City after leaving their native countries Nolan's voice is young and appropriate and captures the character's innocence and desire to live dangerously. Stranger at the Palazzo D'Oro The Shrews continued to live dangerously and paid the price when Clark Keltie beat Dunbavin with a superb 25 yarder with seven minutes left. Football: SLACK SHREWS LOSE THE PLOT; SHREWSBURY 2 DARLINGTON 2
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