live for someone or something

live for someone or something
live for someone or something
1. to exist for the benefit of someone or something. •

She just lives for her children.

Roger lives for his work.

2. to exist to enjoy someone or something. •

She lives for her vacations in Acapulco.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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