live it up

Idioms and Phrases

Enjoy oneself, often extravagantly. For example, They came into some money and decided to live it up with a trip around the world . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

Today, the ultra-rich can fly into Singapore's private jet terminal, live it up in luxurious quayside neighbourhoods, and speculate on the world's first diamond trading exchange.

From BBC

He concluded by saying, “Drink as much as we do tonight and live it up ... we’re world champions!”

From Los Angeles Times

“Meanwhile they want you to give up your gas stoves, while they live it up with theirs,” Mr. Jacques told Florida Voice.

From Washington Times

To that end, here’s a brief list of how to act right while living it up during jingle bell season.

From Salon

Heavy drinking is not uncommon on the compulsively watchable “Below Deck” franchise, whether it’s charter guests living it up during their luxe stay or off-duty yacht staff unwinding after days of exhausting work.

From Los Angeles Times

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• cherish
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• relish
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